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PL16 EKN

2016 Toyota Auris

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

240,850 mi
Last recorded240,850 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Auris48,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL16 EKN
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 240,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm of tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm of tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 220,763 miles

Handbrake reqs adjustment. Parking brake performance only just met.

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 220,762 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Handbrake reqs adjustment. Parking brake performance only just met.

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 190,093 miles

Rear Both D-bushes worn

Pass 3 Apr 2023 152,690 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 152,690 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 42,022 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 42,022 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 25,258 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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PL16 EKN is a 2016 Toyota Auris in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 PL16 EKN, 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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PL16 EKN is a 2016 Toyota Auris, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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