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MK09 MGU

2009 Toyota Auris

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,610 mi
Last recorded85,610 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 MGU
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 85,610 miles

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

Front Upper Slight oil leak upper

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

Rear Sills inner + axle mounts corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2025 83,893 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside + Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside aprox.3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 77,429 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 70,321 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation (4.3.1 (b) (i))

brake discs slightly rusted

Fail 16 Jan 2023 70,321 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

brake discs slightly rusted

Pass 25 Jan 2022 66,718 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 62,361 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 28 Feb 2019 54,433 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 50,581 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 43,789 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 43,789 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 34,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 34,125 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 26,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 26,091 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 21,477 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 17,076 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 13,421 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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MK09 MGU is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MK09 MGU, 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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MK09 MGU is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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