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SJ59 UNE

2009 Toyota Auris

Black Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

156,025 mi
Last recorded156,025 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 UNE
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 156,025 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight Underbody corrosion underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 144,596 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 138,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at extreme front ends slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 138,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at extreme front ends slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 133,567 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front ends of both front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 133,563 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front ends of both front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 131,866 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 131,866 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering rack gaiter clip (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 106,197 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 106,197 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 104,873 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both front side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Damage to windscreen (3.2 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Cant test rear seat belts for child seats

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower wishbones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Inner brake pad worn low (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 80,687 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 75,204 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various throughout (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear spring cups on rear axel corroded

rear axel corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2018 66,186 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 54,186 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexibles (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexibles (3.6.B.2c)

nearside inner rear brake pad getting worn

Fail 27 Oct 2017 54,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexibles (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexibles (3.6.B.2c)

nearside inner rear brake pad getting worn

Pass 14 Nov 2016 45,119 miles

front registration plate damaged but still legible at time of test

metal brake pipes at rear slightly corroded

slight drag on both front brakes

Pass 17 Sep 2015 38,158 miles

both front tyres getting worn in centre of tread

front registration plate damaged but still legible

Pass 25 Aug 2014 34,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front registration plate damaged but still legible

Pass 5 Sep 2013 31,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

damage to front registration plate damaged but still legible at time of test

Fail 4 Sep 2013 31,807 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

damage to front registration plate damaged but still legible at time of test

Pass 21 Aug 2012 29,653 miles

nearside front brake disc outer surface slightly scored

slight damage to nearside door mirror outer casing

Fail 21 Aug 2012 29,653 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front brake disc outer surface slightly scored

slight damage to nearside door mirror outer casing

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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SJ59 UNE is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Black with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SJ59 UNE, 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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SJ59 UNE is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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