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YG09 FMJ

2009 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,179 mi
Last recorded174,179 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Toyota Corolla76,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 FMJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 174,179 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to fall off

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

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

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

Signs of diesel weep from fuel tank

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 174,179 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to fall off

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

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

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

Signs of diesel weep from fuel tank

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 159,720 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 148,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 132,256 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 132,251 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 114,509 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 114,509 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 96,754 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 78,951 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 60,532 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 47,691 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 34,649 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 23,995 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 22,284 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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YG09 FMJ is a 2009 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YG09 FMJ, 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 YG09 FMJ registered?

YG09 FMJ is a 2009 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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