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EJ59 VPW

2009 Toyota Auris

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,960 mi
Last recorded72,960 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 VPW
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 72,960 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear spring mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 72,960 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear spring mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 67,956 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/ chassis (5.3.6 (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))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/ chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Nov 2023 63,237 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front brake pipe corrosion

Rear number plate

center exhaust mount detached but exhaust still supported

nearside front strut corrosion

offside rear metal brake pipe corrosion

Fail 21 Nov 2023 63,237 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front brake pads worn to limit

Offside front brake pipe corrosion

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Rear brake pads close to limit

Rear number plate

center exhaust mount detached but exhaust still supported

front brake discs badly corroded

nearside front strut corrosion

offside rear metal brake pipe corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2022 60,118 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 56,719 miles

Front brake discs badly corroded on inner face

Front brakes slight warping

Fail 18 Nov 2021 56,718 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front brake discs badly corroded on inner face

Front brakes slight warping

Pass 18 Nov 2020 54,635 miles

both front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2019 51,748 miles

offside door mirror glass

Fail 20 Nov 2019 51,748 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

offside door mirror glass

Pass 19 Nov 2018 46,730 miles

offside door mirror broken

Fail 19 Nov 2018 46,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside door mirror broken

Pass 28 Nov 2017 41,669 miles

front brake disc corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2016 34,366 miles

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 25 Nov 2015 28,163 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 23,495 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 18,808 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 13,621 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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EJ59 VPW is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EJ59 VPW, 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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EJ59 VPW is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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