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YR59 EKE

2009 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,127 mi
Last recorded115,127 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Corolla76,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 EKE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 115,127 miles

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

​​Rear sub-frame/Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 7 Mar 2025 108,417 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 101,878 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 95,901 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 93,243 miles

Offside Rear lamp unit cracked

Rear both rear tyres wearing uneavan

Fail 23 Aug 2021 93,243 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear lamp unit cracked

Rear Exhaust mounting defective one has snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both rear tyres wearing uneavan

Pass 29 Aug 2020 85,748 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 79,513 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 79,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 72,881 miles

small but deep cut on inner edge of tread on o/s/r tyre

small chip in front screen

Fail 14 Sep 2018 72,881 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp unit broken creating sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

small but deep cut on inner edge of tread on o/s/r tyre

small chip in front screen

Pass 25 Aug 2017 63,861 miles

Hand brake needs adjusting

Deep cut in Offside front tyre

Rear brake pads worn very low and imbalance detected

Pass 26 Aug 2016 54,790 miles

Rear pads worn close to" squeal shim" markers

Fail 26 Aug 2016 54,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 V (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside and Nearside 26-16 N (8.2.2)

Rear pads worn close to" squeal shim" markers

Pass 17 Aug 2015 46,189 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 46,125 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 38,989 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 31,875 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 24,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Sep 2012 24,508 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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YR59 EKE is a 2009 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YR59 EKE, 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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YR59 EKE is a 2009 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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