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YG59 WTJ

2009 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

189,012 mi
Last recorded189,012 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Corolla76,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 WTJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 189,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 170,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 137,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR UNDER BODY SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 114,594 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 18 Aug 2021 110,634 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 18 Aug 2021 110,634 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 13 Aug 2020 105,663 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EXACTLY ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust bracket missing but still secure

Pass 20 Aug 2019 98,576 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 87,133 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 77,261 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 Aug 2016 65,241 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 54,393 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 43,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSR tyre out of shape.

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

OSR tyre out of shape.

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Sep 2013 31,759 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 23,780 miles

3 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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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YG59 WTJ is a 2009 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YG59 WTJ, 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 YG59 WTJ registered?

YG59 WTJ is a 2009 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is YG59 WTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG59 WTJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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