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SM09 AWH

2009 Toyota Auris

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,745 mi
Last recorded113,745 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 AWH
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 113,745 miles

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

underside of vehicle corroding including suspension components

Fail 17 Mar 2026 113,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

underside of vehicle corroding including suspension components

Pass 4 Mar 2025 109,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 8 Mar 2024 107,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 13 Mar 2023 105,003 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2023 104,996 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 101,409 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 101,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 97,321 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 94,394 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 88,195 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 82,343 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 77,068 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 77,068 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2016 68,386 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 58,600 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 48,070 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 36,770 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 26,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Fail 15 May 2012 26,950 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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SM09 AWH is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 SM09 AWH, 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 SM09 AWH registered?

SM09 AWH is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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