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YH59 MGZ

2009 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,703 mi
Last recorded117,703 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Corolla76,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 MGZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 117,703 miles

Front Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

underbody component corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2025 117,703 miles

Front Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

underbody component corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2024 111,757 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower underbody has corrosion

Vehicle has covers fitted makes unable to check some testable items

Fail 5 Jan 2024 111,757 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower underbody has corrosion

Vehicle has covers fitted makes unable to check some testable items

Pass 5 Jan 2023 103,166 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertray fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2022 94,091 miles

Engine and UnderTray Covers Fitted unable to see certain testable items

Front and Rear Suspension Components/Axle Corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2021 86,013 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 81,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 72,256 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted underneath.

Fail 3 Jan 2019 72,256 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 4 Dec 2017 64,730 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 12 Nov 2016 59,838 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 59,838 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 53,214 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 53,214 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 46,407 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 38,950 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 31,559 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 31,559 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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YH59 MGZ is a 2009 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YH59 MGZ, 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 YH59 MGZ registered?

YH59 MGZ is a 2009 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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