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AK59 BWJ

2009 Toyota Auris

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,691 mi
Last recorded177,691 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 BWJ
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 177,691 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 175,075 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension components all, rear axle and axle mounting both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear inner body sill both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 175,068 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Rear fuel tank bracket corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2024 173,270 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear axle and suspensions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower fuel tank support bracket corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2023 171,634 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 162,397 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Crossmember bar corroded not structual

Rear Exhaust joint corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2022 162,397 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Crossmember bar corroded not structual

Rear Exhaust joint corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2021 152,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear none structual cross bar corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2021 152,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Rear none structual cross bar corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2020 142,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 142,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 132,962 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 120,414 miles

Offside Front Anti roll bar linkage upper ball joint gaiter damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2017 107,429 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 107,429 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 95,043 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 82,250 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 69,256 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 56,935 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 45,671 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 45,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Auris?

Based on 2,200,162 MOT tests across 179,856 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,114
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
179,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,783
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,597
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,275
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7,890
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AK59 BWJ is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Auris models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 59,683 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 Auris fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 13,783 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK59 BWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Auris typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Toyota Auris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK59 BWJ is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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