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GV16 KGU

2016 Toyota Auris

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

255,204 mi
Last recorded255,204 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Auris48,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV16 KGU
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 255,204 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2026 253,260 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 253,260 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2026 234,193 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 234,162 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jul 2025 214,697 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 198,439 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 198,370 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2024 186,927 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 176,765 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 176,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 156,570 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 155,713 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 122,438 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 121,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 102,876 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 82,503 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 84,275 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 80,087 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 72,630 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 43,144 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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GV16 KGU is a 2016 Toyota Auris in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2016 Toyota Auris models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 48,284 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 GV16 KGU, 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 10 years old, this Toyota Auris is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GV16 KGU registered?

GV16 KGU is a 2016 Toyota Auris, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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