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FY59 MHJ

2009 Toyota Auris

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,618 mi
Last recorded154,618 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 MHJ
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 154,618 miles

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

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/F & N/S/F SHOCKS CORRODED AND COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S/F & N/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT SUB FRAME FRONT CROSS MEMBER REAR AXEL CORRODED AND COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 149,581 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 144,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the joint of the back box section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 143,963 miles

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

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

Body damage to n/s/r and o/s/f

Pass 14 Feb 2022 134,973 miles

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

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

oil dampness around bottom of engine level low

Fail 12 Feb 2022 134,973 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

oil dampness around bottom of engine level low

Pass 15 Feb 2021 120,742 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 108,979 miles

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Light lens damaged.

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear inners. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 108,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Light lens damaged.

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear inners. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 96,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 86,216 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2018 86,216 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 86,216 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO CAILPER (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXABLE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO BACK (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO CALIPER (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 74,282 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 74,171 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 59,238 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 44,906 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 40,500 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 31,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 21,654 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 21,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 MHJ is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 MHJ, 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 MHJ is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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