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MV09 HLF

2009 Toyota Vitz

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,351 mi
Last recorded92,351 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Vitz60,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV09 HLF
MakeToyota
ModelVitz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 92,351 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 92,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 89,615 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 89,612 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2024 69,188 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 May 2024 69,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 63,895 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 63,895 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 56,020 miles

both wiper blades torn slightly

headlight lenses deteriorated

nearside mirror damaged

offside front tyre worn

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2022 56,020 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both wiper blades torn slightly

headlight lenses deteriorated

nearside mirror damaged

offside front tyre worn

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2021 49,984 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 40,236 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Vitz?

Based on 9,901 MOT tests across 2,540 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
4,121
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,540
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 71
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MV09 HLF is a 2009 Toyota Vitz in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Vitz models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 60,094 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 Vitz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV09 HLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Vitz typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Toyota Vitz is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MV09 HLF is a 2009 Toyota Vitz, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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