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VX09 VLY

2009 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

109,414 mi
Last recorded109,414 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Corolla76,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 VLY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 109,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

O/S/R , N/S/R INNER SILLS CORRODED

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axel corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2025 109,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

O/S/R , N/S/R INNER SILLS CORRODED

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axel corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2024 102,194 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 102,194 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 95,647 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under body showing general corrossion

Fail 5 Dec 2023 95,646 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under body showing general corrossion

Pass 1 Dec 2022 89,469 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 89,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 85,020 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 85,020 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated both (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 80,845 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 80,845 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 76,384 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 70,640 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 65,476 miles

advise to replace n/s/f shocker / strut

exhaust system becoming corroded

front no plate deteriorated

underside / components showing general corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2017 65,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads worn low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 / 55 / 16 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/r tyre deep cut to cords / tyre cracked / perished 205 / 55 / 16 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak o/s/f shocker / strut leaking ( no damping action ) (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 / 55 / 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre cracked / perished / splitting on edges of tread / strong advise to replace 205 / 55 / 16

advise to replace n/s/f shocker / strut

both rear tyres cracked / perished

both rear tyres wearing uneven / going out of shape (block tread)

exhaust system becoming corroded

front brake discs becoming worn / lipped

front no plate deteriorated

n/s/f road wheel rim (alloy) kerb damaged

underside / components showing general corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2016 54,940 miles

underside / components showing general corrosion

Fail 6 Dec 2016 54,940 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both w/blades split 26" - 16" (8.2.2)

underside / components showing general corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2015 46,524 miles

child seats fitted obscuring inspection to adult belts

Fail 3 Dec 2015 46,522 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

child seats fitted obscuring inspection to adult belts

Pass 30 Dec 2014 39,099 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 32,651 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 24,532 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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VX09 VLY 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 VX09 VLY, 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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VX09 VLY is a 2009 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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