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FY59 GZU

2009 Toyota Auris

Silver Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,289 mi
Last recorded87,289 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 87,289 miles

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

front shockers front suspension arms rear axle and axle mounts all corroded and rear body sells corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2025 80,560 miles

front suspension arms and rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2024 71,924 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front both and rear both shockers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 64,609 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 64,606 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 58,021 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 55,793 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 55,777 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 54,504 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 53,186 miles

all tyres cracking

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 2 Jan 2018 51,918 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 50,484 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 50,483 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 49,766 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 49,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 45,912 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 41,437 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 36,415 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 30,715 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 GZU is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Silver with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GZU, 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 FY59 GZU registered?

FY59 GZU is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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