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KU16 NLV

2016 Toyota Auris

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

236,931 mi
Last recorded236,931 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Auris48,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU16 NLV
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 236,931 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 223,665 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 223,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 211,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 192,116 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 180,230 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 176,727 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 155,554 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 155,554 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 137,052 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 117,568 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 76,144 miles

Rear two rear tyres worn

Pass 18 Feb 2020 43,520 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 9,311 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 8,900 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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KU16 NLV is a 2016 Toyota Auris in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 KU16 NLV, 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 KU16 NLV registered?

KU16 NLV is a 2016 Toyota Auris, first registered on 10 March 2016.

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