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NX16 PNJ

2016 Toyota Auris

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

314,186 mi
Last recorded314,186 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Auris48,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX16 PNJ
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 314,186 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2026 307,948 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 307,942 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 291,123 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 291,092 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 257,129 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 216,738 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 216,738 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 167,127 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 115,105 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 115,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 75,703 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 67,209 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge two front tyres on hackney limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 26,451 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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NX16 PNJ is a 2016 Toyota Auris in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NX16 PNJ, 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 NX16 PNJ registered?

NX16 PNJ is a 2016 Toyota Auris, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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