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SC09 VGJ

2009 Toyota Auris

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

58,203 mi
Last recorded58,203 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 VGJ
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 58,203 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake hose insecure

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 22 Dec 2025 58,201 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake hose insecure

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 30 Oct 2025 58,180 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 58,179 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2025 57,690 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 51,112 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 51,112 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2022 46,666 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 40,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 34,985 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 34,985 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 30,177 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 24,341 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 20,517 miles

Nearside Rear positioning bulb slightly displaced in holder

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion at END of metal pipe connecting to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil level low

Pass 11 Nov 2016 16,026 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 16,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 11,572 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 11,572 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 8,621 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 7,743 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 7,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 6,602 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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SC09 VGJ is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Silver 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 SC09 VGJ, 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 SC09 VGJ registered?

SC09 VGJ is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is SC09 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC09 VGJ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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