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GU59 AEM

2009 Toyota Auris

Black Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,029 mi
Last recorded167,029 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 AEM
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 167,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

underside has lots of surface rust

Pass 5 Nov 2024 155,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust rear joint corroded

Underside generally corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2024 155,063 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust rear joint corroded

Underside generally corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2023 145,293 miles

Corrosion To Front & Rear Suspension And Brake Components

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover Missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Joint Heavily Corroded

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 137,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

front wipers split

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 6 Oct 2021 134,964 miles

Minor stone chipping to windscreen

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2021 134,964 miles

Minor stone chipping to windscreen

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

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

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 125,751 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 112,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 112,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 98,887 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Aug 2018 98,887 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Aug 2017 78,180 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Inner Faces Pitted/Corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust joint Corroded

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 70,142 miles

Rear Brake Discs Worn/Lipped

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 70,142 miles

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

Rear Brake Discs Worn/Lipped

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 60,096 miles

Front Brake Discs Inner Faces Slightly Pitted/Corroded

Rear Brake Discs Lipped

Rear Exhaust Joint Corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2015 60,096 miles

Front Brake Discs Inner Faces Slightly Pitted/Corroded

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

Rear Brake Discs Lipped

Rear Exhaust Joint Corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2014 51,601 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 43,026 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 42,848 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 32,061 miles

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

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

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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GU59 AEM is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Black with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU59 AEM, 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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GU59 AEM is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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