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LG59 SWV

2009 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,200 mi
Last recorded133,200 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Toyota Corolla76,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 SWV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 133,200 miles

Engine Oil Low

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 133,200 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine Oil Low

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 130,967 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Engine Oil Low

Front Brake Disc Rusty

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake Disc Rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2020 127,843 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 127,843 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 112,865 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 108,121 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 102,664 miles

Offside Rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2017 102,664 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2016 93,289 miles

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

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

plastic under shield hanging low

Pass 15 Sep 2015 83,109 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 83,109 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 72,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2013 67,431 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 55,816 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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LG59 SWV is a 2009 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LG59 SWV, 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 LG59 SWV registered?

LG59 SWV is a 2009 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is LG59 SWV safe to buy?

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