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RO59 VEL

2009 Toyota Auris

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,077 mi
Last recorded93,077 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 93,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear UNABEL TO CHECK SEAT BELTS DUE TO SEATS BEING FOLDED

Pass 21 May 2025 78,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 30 May 2024 71,082 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall scuff damage not exposing Tyre cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2024 71,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall scuff damage not exposing Tyre cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 61,972 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 61,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 59,673 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2021 59,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 58,063 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 55,699 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 55,693 miles

Offside Front Side repeater likely to become detached lens missing (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 52,320 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 47,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking and perishing, outer sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 47,637 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking and perishing, outer sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 40,384 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre slight cracking/perishing

undertray loose and bonnet catch stiff

Fail 5 Jul 2016 40,383 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre slight cracking/perishing

undertray loose and bonnet catch stiff

Pass 26 Jun 2015 37,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

undertray insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2014 30,694 miles

both front brake discs corroded and worn on inner faces

under body sheild loose

Fail 24 Jun 2014 30,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs corroded and worn on inner faces

under body sheild loose

Pass 1 Jul 2013 24,453 miles

rear wiper blade rubber missing

undertray damaged and insecure

Fail 1 Jul 2013 24,453 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear wiper blade rubber missing

undertray damaged and insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2012 21,103 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 VEL is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VEL, 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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RO59 VEL is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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