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SH09 VEA

2009 Toyota Auris

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,531 mi
Last recorded102,531 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 VEA
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 102,531 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 102,529 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 93,356 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 86,620 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 86,464 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 78,938 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 78,938 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 71,760 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 64,031 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 55,886 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 48,801 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 39,043 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 20,884 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 10,496 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 10,496 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2013 8,452 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 May 2012 6,976 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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SH09 VEA is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SH09 VEA, 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 SH09 VEA registered?

SH09 VEA is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 19 May 2009.

Is SH09 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH09 VEA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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