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PJ59 VFM

2009 Toyota Auris

Grey Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,663 mi
Last recorded126,663 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 VFM
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 126,663 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 126,663 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 113,196 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust join corroded

Rear Heat shield insecure

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 113,196 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust join corroded

Rear Heat shield insecure

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 91,569 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 91,569 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 89,942 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 89,185 miles

Centre exhaust bracket snapped. System still secure

Pass 7 Oct 2019 85,439 miles

Centre exhaust flange joint weak and corroded

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 76,200 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 68,000 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 62,937 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 62,937 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 60,145 miles

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

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2015 52,283 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 40,917 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 33,534 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 25,873 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 25,873 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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PJ59 VFM is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Grey with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PJ59 VFM, 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 PJ59 VFM registered?

PJ59 VFM is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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