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PY59 ECA

2009 Toyota Auris

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,170 mi
Last recorded79,170 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 ECA
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 79,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2025 79,169 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2024 75,062 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 71,462 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Dec 2023 71,462 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Dec 2022 66,906 miles

Centre to rear section exhast flange Corroded

Exhaust mounting defective Centre section rear mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 66,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Centre to rear section exhast flange Corroded

Exhaust mounting defective Centre section rear mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 65,211 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 62,341 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 62,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2019 59,824 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Nsr & Osr at flexi-hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 56,045 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust corroded at middle & rear joints & bracket. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 53,983 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 51,171 miles

Exhaust mounting corroded away from exhaust but still sufficiently supported .

Nearside Wiper torn but still clearing screen effectively .

Fail 23 Nov 2016 51,171 miles

Exhaust mounting corroded away from exhaust but still sufficiently supported .

Nearside Wiper torn but still clearing screen effectively .

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 46,288 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 40,052 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 32,506 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 22,585 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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PY59 ECA is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Black with a 1,598cc 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 PY59 ECA, 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 PY59 ECA registered?

PY59 ECA is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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