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GY09 ACU

2009 Toyota Auris

Black Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,231 mi
Last recorded164,231 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 ACU
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 164,231 miles

Headlamp lens faded

Oil Leak

Coil Springs/Shock Absorber casings corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes/Hoses/Ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arms corroded

Underbody corroded, some close to failure limit

Fail 25 Oct 2025 164,231 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes/Hoses/Ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Coil Springs/Shock Absorber casings corroded

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens faded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil Leak

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arms corroded

Underbody corroded, some close to failure limit

Pass 8 Nov 2024 162,303 miles

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

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

rear axle /under body corroded in places

Fail 8 Nov 2024 162,303 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

rear axle /under body corroded in places

Pass 8 Nov 2023 153,443 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 139,796 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 132,560 miles

under vehicle corrosion and to brake and suspension components

Pass 10 Nov 2020 124,845 miles

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

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

under vehicle corrosion and to brake and suspension components

Fail 9 Nov 2020 124,845 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure also lens broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe between both brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

under vehicle corrosion and to brake and suspension components

Pass 11 May 2019 120,183 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp damaged

some corrosion to brake and suspension components

Fail 11 May 2019 120,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp damaged

some corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 11 May 2018 117,404 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to brake and suspension components

Fail 11 May 2018 117,404 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view blade part missing (8.2.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 12 May 2017 111,385 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 103,422 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 93,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded (inner edges)

n/s/f tyre getting low on outer edge

slight corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 17 Mar 2014 80,597 miles

front registration plate deteriorating

Fail 20 Mar 2013 67,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 67,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,327 miles

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

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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GY09 ACU is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Black with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GY09 ACU, 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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GY09 ACU is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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