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HIG 5271

2009 Toyota Bb

Grey Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

260,525 mi
Last recorded260,525 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Bb124,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 5271
MakeToyota
ModelBb
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 260,525 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, flexi to hub, corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, of front to rears, corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion evident in various places of underbody and steering and suspension components, not yet considered excessive

Fail 6 Feb 2026 260,513 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler. ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sill sections. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

exhaust in poor condition.

fuel tank corroded.

Fail 3 Apr 2025 260,503 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil over. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler. ()

fuel tank corroded.

Pass 19 Mar 2024 256,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 247,307 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 238,714 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 21 Mar 2022 238,714 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 15 Mar 2022 238,708 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2021 231,076 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 223,843 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 214,853 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 202,893 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 202,823 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 187,777 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 173,235 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 173,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 159,665 miles

exhaust clamp lose

o/s/r tyre has cuts on sidewall but no cords exposed

Pass 17 Feb 2014 154,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 154,361 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 29 Feb 2012 154,361 miles

both rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2011 144,647 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 127,231 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 126,729 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Bb?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
5,643
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 15
fog lamp missing 13
position lamp(s) not working 13
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HIG 5271 is a 2009 Toyota Bb in Grey with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Bb models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 124,194 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 Bb fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HIG 5271, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Bb typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 17 years old, this Toyota Bb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HIG 5271 registered?

HIG 5271 is a 2009 Toyota Bb, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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