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SG59 RXL

2009 Toyota Auris

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,478 mi
Last recorded86,478 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 RXL
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 86,478 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 86,355 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 82,254 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Plus suspension /components /points very rusty/brake backing plates corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Plus suspension /components /points very rusty/brake backing plates corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 82,129 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Plus suspension /components /points very rusty/brake backing plates corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Plus suspension /components /points very rusty/brake backing plates corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 79,157 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Suspension components corroded//brake backing plates corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Plus suspension /components /points very rusty/brake backing plates corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 76,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2023 76,074 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Center to rear (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure Center to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 69,906 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 69,906 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 66,682 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 66,682 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 60,812 miles

Exhaust corroding.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5m. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5m. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Nsr & Osr inner facing brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Nsr & Osr. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 53,745 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 49,247 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 43,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 36,843 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 36,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 29,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 23,330 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 19,187 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 17,677 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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SG59 RXL is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SG59 RXL, 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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SG59 RXL is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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