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VK09 LMX

2009 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,487 mi
Last recorded172,487 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Toyota Corolla76,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 LMX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 172,487 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 157,967 miles

undertray fitted.

Fail 3 Mar 2020 157,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

undertray fitted.

Pass 1 Mar 2019 136,399 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 136,399 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 115,818 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 115,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 94,495 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2017 94,495 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 71,365 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 71,365 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 49,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 49,803 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 36,510 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 29,249 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 22,755 miles

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

front tyres are scrubbing, both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

slight wear to both front and rear brake discs

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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VK09 LMX is a 2009 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VK09 LMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VK09 LMX?

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What year was VK09 LMX registered?

VK09 LMX is a 2009 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is VK09 LMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK09 LMX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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