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RO59 LWU

2009 Toyota Auris

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,473 mi
Last recorded91,473 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 LWU
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 91,473 miles

Offside Rear lamp damage

Fail 25 May 2026 91,473 miles

Offside Rear lamp damage

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

Pass 22 Nov 2025 87,343 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 74,325 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 68,929 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 68,929 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 65,056 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 65,056 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 63,318 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 60,323 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 54,957 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 48,979 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 42,916 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 42,916 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 34,743 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 28,123 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 24,406 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 20,645 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 16,386 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Aug 2013 16,386 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 11,977 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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RO59 LWU is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Black 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 RO59 LWU, 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 RO59 LWU registered?

RO59 LWU is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is RO59 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO59 LWU 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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