Toyota Unknown (2009)

304 real MOT outcomes analysed • 48.3% first-time pass rate

2009 Toyota Unknown

CarHunch analysed 304 real MOT records for the 2009 Toyota Unknown. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2009 Toyota is a genuine reliability concern: the first-time pass rate sits at just 48.3%, nearly 32 percentage points below the UK average of 80%, and one in ten vehicles have suffered a dangerous defect at some point. The petrol variant fares somewhat better at 70.1% pass rate, but still trails the national average considerably.

These Toyotas are running at a reasonable 89,000 miles median (fairly typical for a 15-year-old), yet they're averaging 0.41 failures and 2.8 advisories per test, suggesting maintenance issues rather than wear-and-tear alone. Before buying one, have a trusted mechanic inspect the full service history and check specifically for any pattern of electrical or exhaust work—the advisory count hints at recurring minor problems that add up.

Below average reliability 31.7% below UK average
48.3%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
89,148
typical mileage
68,598–123,612 middle half
10.2%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.41
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.7 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2009 Toyota Unknown

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (51%) 154 70.1% 0.6
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (16%) 48 74.1% 0.52
Diesel (16%) 48 5.1% 0.15
Electric (9%) 28 0% 0
Gas (8%) 25 0% 0
Other (0%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Toyota Unknown vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

68,598
low mileage
89,148
typical
123,612
high mileage

Half of all 2009 Toyota Unknown vehicles fall between 68,598 and 123,612 miles.

2009 Toyota Unknown — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 159 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

13 159 2020 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.7
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.41
Avg failures per vehicle
2.8
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2009 Toyota Unknown

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 24.8%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 24.2%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 21.1%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 14.4%
    Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
  • 14.2%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 14.2%
    Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 14.2%
    Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
  • 12.1%
    Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009. Counts include advisories and failures.

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