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RO59 RZC

2009 Toyota Auris

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,281 mi
Last recorded85,281 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 RZC
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 85,281 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 85,281 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 73,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 May 2025 73,950 miles

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2024 63,544 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged Both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 20 May 2024 63,152 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged Both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

High travel on parking brake lever

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2023 49,599 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 49,584 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lamp-water ingress

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 40,700 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 39,665 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 39,141 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 37,736 miles

Front Both Brake Discs Slight Corrosion

Rear Both Brake Discs Slight Corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2018 37,736 miles

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

Front Both Brake Discs Slight Corrosion

Rear Both Brake Discs Slight Corrosion

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Pass 17 Oct 2017 34,888 miles

Engine Covers, Under Trays Fitted & Under Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Front Both Brake Discs Slight Wear & Corroded

Front Number Plate Slightly Deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre Badly Deteriorated, Tread Close To Legal Limit On 3mm & Nail In Tread 205 55 16 91V Continental (2909

Offside Rear Tyre Badly Deteriorated 205 55 16 91V Continental (2909

Pass 25 Oct 2016 31,648 miles

Front discs corroded and lipped

Pass 9 Oct 2015 28,295 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

engine pans

Pass 10 Oct 2014 23,899 miles

Engine Cover Fitted, Under Tray Fitted & Outer Sills Covered Obscuring Inspection

Front Number Plate Starting To Deteriorate

Pass 17 Oct 2013 19,859 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Corrosion on front discs (inner face)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 14,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer sidewall lightly cut

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 RZC is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Grey 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 RO59 RZC, 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 RZC registered?

RO59 RZC is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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