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MK16 XHJ

2016 Toyota Auris

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,610 mi
Last recorded89,610 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Auris48,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK16 XHJ
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 89,610 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 85,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer tyre has a slight bump in outer sidewall

P236 Turbo range and performance P1476 Swirl flap error/fault detection

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil cap missing

Fail 7 Mar 2025 85,468 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction P236 Turbo range and performance P1476 Swirl flap error/fault detection (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer tyre has a slight bump in outer sidewall

P236 Turbo range and performance P1476 Swirl flap error/fault detection

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil cap missing

Pass 13 Feb 2024 75,287 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 75,275 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 64,609 miles

Offside Rear seat belt buckle doesn't lock, but sufficient other seatbelts as required in App C

Pass 8 Mar 2022 54,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 54,320 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 42,074 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 33,225 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 4 Mar 2019 25,777 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 25,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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MK16 XHJ is a 2016 Toyota Auris in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MK16 XHJ, 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 MK16 XHJ registered?

MK16 XHJ is a 2016 Toyota Auris, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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