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GU09 LHW

2009 Toyota Auris

Grey Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,345 mi
Last recorded102,345 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 LHW
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2026 102,345 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

brake pipes have protective coatings and showing signs of corrosion

front brake discs wearing

rear brake pads wearing low

suspension corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2025 97,687 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings and showing signs of corrosion

ns number plate light inop

slight wear on front and rear discs

suspension corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2024 90,941 miles

bottom arm rear bushes deteriorating

front brake discs wearing

frotn suspension corroding

ns number plate light inop

Fail 24 Aug 2024 90,941 miles

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

bottom arm rear bushes deteriorating

front brake discs wearing

frotn suspension corroding

ns number plate light inop

Pass 30 Aug 2023 85,986 miles

front brake discs wearing

front suspension corroding

ns number plate light inop

Pass 25 May 2023 85,287 miles

child seat nsr

engine covers fitted

ns and os front lower arms corroding

ns number plate light inop

nsf tyre outer sidewall damage

osf lower arm rear bush deteriroting

osr brake pipe corroding

Fail 24 May 2023 85,286 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

child seat nsr

engine covers fitted

ns and os front lower arms corroding

ns number plate light inop

nsf tyre outer sidewall damage

osf lower arm rear bush deteriroting

osr brake pipe corroding

Pass 27 May 2022 81,495 miles

engine and under covers fitted

front brake pads wearing low

front lower arms and rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

osf lower arm rear bush deteriorating

Fail 26 May 2022 81,494 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

brake fluid level low

engine and under covers fitted

front and rear brake pads wearing low

front lower arms and rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

osf lower arm rear bush deteriorating

Pass 20 May 2021 77,729 miles

nrake pipes have protective coatigs

ns and os front anti roll bar link rod boots deterioratin

Fail 20 May 2021 77,726 miles

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

nrake pipes have protective coatigs

ns and os front anti roll bar link rod boots deterioratin

Pass 1 Jun 2020 74,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 1 Jun 2020 74,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Apr 2019 71,875 miles

brakepipe shave protective coatings

osf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2018 68,427 miles

both rear tyres cracking

brake pipes have protective coatings

Fail 17 Apr 2018 68,427 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (8.2.2)

both rear tyres cracking

brake pipes have protective coatings

Pass 18 Apr 2017 63,797 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis sections both sides (2.4.A.3)

engine covers fitted

o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge and outer sidewall damage n/s/f tyre cracking on main tread wearing on outer edge and outer sidewall damage

Fail 18 Apr 2017 63,797 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis sections both sides (2.4.A.3)

engine covers fitted

o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge and outer sidewall damage n/s/f tyre cracking on main tread wearing on outer edge and outer sidewall damage

Pass 12 Mar 2016 59,154 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 51,208 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 43,309 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 35,192 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)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 28,344 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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GU09 LHW is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Grey with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GU09 LHW, 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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GU09 LHW is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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