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GK09 SWU

2009 Toyota Auris

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,434 mi
Last recorded115,434 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 SWU
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 115,434 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2026 115,434 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 110,385 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 110,385 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 105,087 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 104,243 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 102,974 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 101,006 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2022 100,238 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 93,581 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 89,896 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 81,511 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 74,923 miles

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 9 Mar 2017 69,381 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 61,949 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 55,275 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 46,111 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 38,173 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,504 miles

Rear tyres out of shape

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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GK09 SWU is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Red with a 1,598cc 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 GK09 SWU, 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 GK09 SWU registered?

GK09 SWU is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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