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SY09 UFV

2009 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,286 mi
Last recorded123,286 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Corolla76,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 UFV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 May 2026 123,286 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hand brake lever has no reserve travel

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fog light missing

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corroded

Underbody covered in mud

Pass 26 Jun 2025 121,221 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fog light missing

Nearside Rear Body damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes and hoses ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes and hoses ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub-frame and suspension components corroded or covered in other materials (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body covered in mud

Fail 13 Jun 2025 121,209 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm Rear most seat belt (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fog light missing

Nearside Rear Body damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes and hoses ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes and hoses ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub-frame and suspension components corroded or covered in other materials (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body covered in mud

Pass 9 Jul 2024 117,252 miles

Nearside Rear Body damaged

Underbody coated with mud

Underbody corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2024 117,246 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body damaged

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

Underbody coated with mud

Underbody corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2023 112,853 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 106,133 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 3rd row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

nsf bumper damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2022 106,133 miles

Exhaust system insecure mid hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 3rd row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

nsf bumper damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2021 99,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 90,756 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front-to-rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front-to-rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 90,756 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic Converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front-to-rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front-to-rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 77,671 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 63,499 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 63,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2017 50,351 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2017 50,351 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 31,697 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 21,889 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 17,411 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 13,631 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 10,321 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 10,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SY09 UFV is a 2009 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SY09 UFV, 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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SY09 UFV is a 2009 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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