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SG16 VFM

2016 Toyota Auris

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,245 mi
Last recorded71,245 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Toyota Auris48,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG16 VFM
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 71,245 miles

Engine oil level too high.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 71,236 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction P0471 Exhaust pressure sensor "A" related. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Suspect bulb wrongly installed. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Bearing not tested. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working Both. (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge. Full circumference. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level too high.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 65,073 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 59,108 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 58,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn on full outer circumference. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both. (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 54,491 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 43,901 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 36,584 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 29,742 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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SG16 VFM is a 2016 Toyota Auris in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Toyota Auris models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 48,284 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 SG16 VFM, 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 10 years old, this Toyota Auris is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SG16 VFM registered?

SG16 VFM is a 2016 Toyota Auris, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is SG16 VFM safe to buy?

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