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GY59 VAE

2009 Toyota Auris

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,190 mi
Last recorded122,190 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 VAE
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 122,190 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 122,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 111,592 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 111,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 107,315 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 107,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 99,520 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 93,146 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 87,310 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 83,983 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 78,709 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 72,706 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 65,323 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

body damage o/s rear sill

Pass 29 Jul 2015 57,230 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres thread depths3mms.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 49,982 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 38,198 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 26,110 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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GY59 VAE is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GY59 VAE, 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 GY59 VAE registered?

GY59 VAE is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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