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SH09 VHJ

2009 Toyota Auris

Silver Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,062 mi
Last recorded73,062 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 VHJ
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 73,062 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 71,279 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 69,246 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 66,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 64,907 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 62,580 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 62,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 60,369 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 57,628 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 57,628 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 54,267 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 54,267 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 49,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2017 49,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2016 43,940 miles

Nearside Rear Obstruction. Could not check seat belt.

Fail 7 Jun 2016 43,940 miles

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

Front Both wiper rubber split.

Nearside Rear Obstruction. Could not check seat belt.

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall perished and nail in tread.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 37,942 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 29,590 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 19,827 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 15,608 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 VHJ is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Silver with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH09 VHJ, 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 SH09 VHJ registered?

SH09 VHJ is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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