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GF59 LYA

2009 Toyota Auris

Blue Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,290 mi
Last recorded127,290 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 LYA
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 127,290 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 14 May 2025 127,290 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 123,866 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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))

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))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 117,571 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 111,652 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 111,629 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 108,039 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 108,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 103,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 103,925 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 99,367 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 91,307 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 81,107 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 81,064 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 81,062 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement on caliper (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2016 70,133 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front lower ball joint boots leaking grease

front brake pipes rusty

nearside front tyre cracked , wearing low and worn on inner edge

nearside front wishbone rear bush splitting

offside rear brake pads wearing low

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 6 Oct 2016 70,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn badly on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front lower ball joint boots leaking grease

front brake pipes rusty

nearside front tyre cracked , wearing low and worn on inner edge

nearside front wishbone rear bush splitting

offside rear brake pads wearing low

rear brake pipes rusty

slight scoring at rear brake discs

Pass 10 Oct 2015 62,107 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wiper blade torn but still clearing the screen effectively

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 50,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 45,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 45,711 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 35,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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GF59 LYA is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Blue with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GF59 LYA, 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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GF59 LYA is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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