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GJ59 ULE

2009 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

142,741 mi
Last recorded142,741 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Corolla76,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 ULE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 142,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 142,721 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 135,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracks in bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 135,748 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracks in bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 128,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracks in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 128,270 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracks in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 119,474 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 116,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre was flat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 5 Oct 2020 116,124 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre was flat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 20 Jun 2019 103,993 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 20 Jun 2019 103,990 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 10 Jul 2018 88,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 88,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 68,482 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2016 48,182 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 48,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 43,119 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 43,119 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 38,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 38,201 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 31,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 25,080 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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GJ59 ULE is a 2009 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 76,739 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ59 ULE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 17 years old, this Toyota Corolla is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GJ59 ULE registered?

GJ59 ULE is a 2009 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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