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DG59 ZGL

2009 Toyota Auris

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,408 mi
Last recorded59,408 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 ZGL
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 59,408 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 58,075 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 56,401 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 54,574 miles

Handbrake lever is high indicating need of adjustment

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle has reached an age where all components are corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2021 53,578 miles

Handbrake lever is high, possibly requires adjustment

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle has reached an age where all components are corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2020 52,427 miles

Handbrake lever travel is high indicating need of adjustment or repair

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Nov 2020 52,427 miles

Handbrake lever travel is high indicating need of adjustment or repair

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 50,218 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 50,217 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 46,212 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 27 Nov 2017 41,385 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inside edges (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 36,956 miles

both rear tyres starting to separate on outer edges

Pass 13 Nov 2015 31,821 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 27,671 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 27,662 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2013 22,850 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

both front brake discs corroded on the inside

Pass 23 Nov 2013 22,850 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded on the inside

Pass 27 Nov 2012 17,851 miles

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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DG59 ZGL is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DG59 ZGL, 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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What year was DG59 ZGL registered?

DG59 ZGL is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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