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YG09 FMU

2009 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

184,269 mi
Last recorded184,269 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Toyota Corolla76,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 184,269 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 184,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 172,453 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 162,887 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2020 158,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2019 148,048 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 148,016 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 143,420 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 143,419 miles

Central Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 134,794 miles

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1n)

just met parking brake requirmets

rear boot adult belt cant check bec of bags

Pass 19 Apr 2016 127,802 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 127,703 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

front tyres getting low

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2015 124,101 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Mar 2014 105,344 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 105,344 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 98,057 miles

front pads look low

undertrays loose

Fail 18 Mar 2013 98,057 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front pads look low

undertrays loose

Pass 16 Mar 2012 86,137 miles

windscreen has a crack outside swept area

Fail 16 Mar 2012 86,137 miles

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

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 FMU is a 2009 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YG09 FMU, 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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YG09 FMU is a 2009 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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