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DU59 EHJ

2009 Toyota Auris

Red Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,301 mi
Last recorded123,301 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 EHJ
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 123,301 miles

Coolant level low

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside + Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside + Offside / corroded (5.3.2 (b))

General corrosion / underbody

Fail 5 Dec 2025 123,301 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Coolant level low

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside + Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside + Offside / corroded (5.3.2 (b))

General corrosion / underbody

Fail 6 Nov 2025 123,184 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working very weak light source (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg / rear bumper support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2x (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside + Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside + Offside / corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 117,244 miles

Coolant low.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 107,461 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 95,392 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

centre to rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2021 82,682 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 73,553 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small in o\s\f outer gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 73,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small in o\s\f outer gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 66,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 58,650 miles

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

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

Rear Rear back box getting rusty

Fail 10 Sep 2018 58,650 miles

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

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

Rear Rear back box getting rusty

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 50,952 miles

Nearside Rear lamp water ingress

both front tyres wearing edges

Fail 14 Sep 2017 50,932 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing low on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 38,791 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 35,380 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 35,380 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 29,095 miles

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

front inner disc faces in poor condition

o/s/r tyre uneven wear across tread

Pass 6 Sep 2013 22,334 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 15,382 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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DU59 EHJ is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Red with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DU59 EHJ, 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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DU59 EHJ is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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