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LG59 SWZ

2009 Toyota Auris

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

101,552 mi
Last recorded101,552 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 SWZ
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 101,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CORRODED FLANGE center /rear pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front suspension legs slight corrosion

fuel filler pipes corroded

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Feb 2025 99,918 miles

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

offside driveshaft seal slight leak

rear/center exhaust flange corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2024 98,060 miles

Central Rear Brace that runs underneath the fuel tank excessively corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills and floor corroded. across the rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 97,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Heavily cracked, cuts to ply. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Brace that runs underneath the fuel tank excessively corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked. 3 mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills and floor corroded. across the rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 95,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fuel tank strap missing

Pass 22 Nov 2021 89,625 miles

Rear parking brake only just meeting performance

tank strap rusted.

Pass 25 Nov 2020 84,980 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear tank support rusty

Pass 21 May 2019 76,243 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 69,986 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 58,360 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

noise in steering caused not detected on test

Pass 20 May 2016 47,921 miles

Front tyres have uneven wear

Offside Front tyre has a nail in the tread

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 20 May 2015 37,944 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 30,542 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 20,057 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 11,396 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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LG59 SWZ is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LG59 SWZ, 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 LG59 SWZ registered?

LG59 SWZ is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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