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GU59 XLR

2009 Toyota Auris

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,035 mi
Last recorded165,035 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 XLR
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 165,035 miles

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))

Fail 28 Feb 2026 165,035 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 155,477 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 150,528 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 148,537 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 135,933 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 122,056 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 109,460 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 93,253 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 93,253 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 78,047 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 64,879 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 44,279 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 28,890 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside rear light full of water

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2015 28,890 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Offside rear light full of water

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 22,953 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 20 Feb 2013 17,518 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 10,985 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 10,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front discs corroded

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 XLR is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Black with a 2,231cc diesel 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 GU59 XLR, 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 GU59 XLR registered?

GU59 XLR is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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