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M40 SMS

2009 Toyota Unknown

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,262 mi
Last recorded26,262 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Unknown97,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 SMS
MakeToyota
ModelUnknown
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 26,262 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2026 137,671 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 23,026 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 130,540 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 130,540 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 20,844 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 122,580 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 115,042 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 115,042 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 20,838 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 20,830 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 20,808 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 20,450 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 19,357 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 17,820 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 16,366 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 14,779 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 13,398 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 11,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 10,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Toyota Unknown?

Based on 12,800 MOT tests across 3,075 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
5,853
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
3,075
On UK Roads
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M40 SMS is a 2009 Toyota Unknown in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 97,141 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Toyota Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Toyota Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M40 SMS registered?

M40 SMS is a 2009 Toyota Unknown, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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