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SW09 FZJ

2009 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,514 mi
Last recorded101,514 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Corolla76,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 FZJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 101,514 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn NSR and OSR (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL 4 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 101,514 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn NSR and OSR (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL 4 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 98,083 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn NSR and OSR (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 98,083 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn NSR and OSR (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 93,739 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 93,739 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 93,736 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 90,257 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 86,433 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/S & O/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 86,433 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/S & O/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 80,257 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 71,774 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and off/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 71,774 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and off/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 64,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 57,114 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 30,129 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2013 24,502 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 24,502 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 20,060 miles

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

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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SW09 FZJ is a 2009 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SW09 FZJ, 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 SW09 FZJ registered?

SW09 FZJ is a 2009 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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