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R40 GHA

2009 Toyota Auris

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,903 mi
Last recorded75,903 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 GHA
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 75,903 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 75,903 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 75,054 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 73,792 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 72,687 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 71,387 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 70,272 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 69,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 69,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 68,253 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 65,848 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 63,952 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 61,739 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 61,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 49,750 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 36,625 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 36,625 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 21,347 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 9,214 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 7,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 7,785 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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R40 GHA is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R40 GHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R40 GHA registered?

R40 GHA is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 22 January 2009.

Is R40 GHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R40 GHA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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