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GU59 YHJ

2009 Toyota Auris

Red Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,484 mi
Last recorded137,484 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 YHJ
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 137,484 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 123,773 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 123,773 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 111,488 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 111,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 105,165 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under side of car has been under sealed inc brake pipes and suspension units

Pass 17 Aug 2022 99,317 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 92,971 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 92,971 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 87,595 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 80,179 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 69,931 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 59,261 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 52,225 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 24 Aug 2015 44,790 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 36,524 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 28,674 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 20,124 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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GU59 YHJ is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Red with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YHJ, 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 YHJ registered?

GU59 YHJ is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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