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SW09 FZL

2009 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

162,312 mi
Last recorded162,312 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Corolla76,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 FZL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 162,312 miles

Both Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

age related general corrosion notice and advice

rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2025 162,312 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Both Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

age related general corrosion notice and advice

rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2024 156,611 miles

rear axle corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

age related general corrosion notice and advice

Fail 26 Oct 2024 156,611 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

age related general corrosion notice and advice

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2023 149,731 miles

general corrosion noticed and advice

Fail 28 Oct 2023 149,640 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

general corrosion noticed and advice

Pass 5 Nov 2022 142,914 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 142,914 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 136,631 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 129,817 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 129,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 120,584 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

general corrosion noticed and advice

Pass 19 Jun 2018 114,902 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Jun 2018 114,902 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 105,678 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 105,678 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 98,539 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

general corrosion noticed and advice

Fail 23 Jun 2015 87,829 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 87,829 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 71,730 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 71,730 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 53,988 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 42,426 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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SW09 FZL is a 2009 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FZL, 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 FZL registered?

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

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