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S898 GHU

2009 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,953 mi
Last recorded110,953 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Corolla76,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS898 GHU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 110,953 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 110,761 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 109,715 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 109,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 107,138 miles

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

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

sills,backing sills corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2019 106,034 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2018 105,191 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 104,603 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 158,134 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 150,125 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 145,567 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 125,802 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 114,076 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 97,701 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 97,701 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 75,694 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 75,694 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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S898 GHU is a 2009 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S898 GHU, 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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S898 GHU is a 2009 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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