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KD16 TAU

2016 Toyota Auris

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,253 mi
Last recorded145,253 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Toyota Auris48,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD16 TAU
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 145,253 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 143,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 143,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 135,637 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 133,638 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 132,598 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 132,598 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 127,245 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 123,049 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 123,049 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 108,804 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 89,848 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 69,884 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 67,301 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 50,883 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 33,267 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 33,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2017 32,779 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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KD16 TAU is a 2016 Toyota Auris in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KD16 TAU, 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 KD16 TAU registered?

KD16 TAU is a 2016 Toyota Auris, first registered on 28 July 2016.

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