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FY59 GRZ

2009 Toyota Auris

Silver Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,866 mi
Last recorded99,866 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 GRZ
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 99,866 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under vehicle & rear axle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front nearside & offside corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear lens broken

Fail 9 Mar 2026 99,866 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under vehicle & rear axle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front nearside & offside corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

nearside rear lens broken

Pass 27 Feb 2025 97,744 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity LAMP LENS CRACKED (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear HEATSHIELD LOOSE

Fail 26 Feb 2025 97,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity LAMP LENS CRACKED (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear HEATSHIELD LOOSE

Pass 11 Mar 2024 93,998 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

SLIGHT KNOCK IN STEERING COLUMN

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 93,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear LAMP DAMAGED (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

SLIGHT KNOCK IN STEERING COLUMN

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 88,549 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

SLIGHT KNOCK IN STEERING COLUMN

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 88,457 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN . ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

SLIGHT KNOCK IN STEERING COLUMN

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 79,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 70,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 62,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO CALIPER FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE SLIGHTLY CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 62,576 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO CALIPER FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO CALIPER FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE SLIGHTLY CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 54,222 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO CALIPER FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE SLIGHTLY CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 48,389 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 44,840 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 39,620 miles

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TYRE.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.9mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.1mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 34,688 miles

N/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGE.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 28,550 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 22,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 22,576 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 20,942 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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FY59 GRZ is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Silver with a 1,329cc 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 FY59 GRZ, 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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FY59 GRZ is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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