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FG09 GKU

2009 Toyota Auris

Silver Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,039 mi
Last recorded178,039 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 GKU
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2024 178,039 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2023 165,753 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2023 165,744 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2022 153,608 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2021 143,797 miles

Both headlights slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Feb 2021 143,797 miles

Both headlights slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 137,045 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 136,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 123,986 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

parking brake efficiency only just met 16%

Pass 21 Feb 2018 111,559 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 94,291 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 94,287 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 75,278 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met 16%

Fail 17 Feb 2016 75,214 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine light on

parking brake efficiency only just met 16%

Pass 27 Feb 2015 60,555 miles

n/s rear tyre getting low

o/s rear tyre worn to wear bars

Fail 27 Feb 2015 60,551 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s rear tyre getting low

o/s rear tyre worn to wear bars

Pass 6 Feb 2014 43,790 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 43,790 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 29,041 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 19,756 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

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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FG09 GKU is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Silver with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FG09 GKU, 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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FG09 GKU is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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