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VU09 ZSE

2009 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,364 mi
Last recorded42,364 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 Toyota Corolla76,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 ZSE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 42,364 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 40,509 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 40,509 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 38,623 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 38,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 36,762 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 34,494 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 30,938 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 26,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 23,162 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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VU09 ZSE is a 2009 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU09 ZSE, 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

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What year was VU09 ZSE registered?

VU09 ZSE is a 2009 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 March 2009.

Is VU09 ZSE safe to buy?

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