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SM09 CHL

2009 Toyota Auris

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,017 mi
Last recorded134,017 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 CHL
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 134,017 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2025 133,627 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 131,684 miles

Front Cross Member corroding

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

Nearside & Offside Front Suspension/Wishbone Arm (rear) Bush slightly worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint rubber has a slight seepage of grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on (inner/outer) edge

Pass 2 Jan 2024 129,789 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 129,785 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 122,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 117,582 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 117,582 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 111,039 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 104,842 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 98,854 miles

nearside rear parking brake effort lower than expected

Pass 14 Nov 2017 93,113 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 87,962 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 77,787 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 69,704 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 58,619 miles

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

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

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

advise front w/blades smearing screen slightly

Pass 7 May 2013 38,688 miles

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

advise o/s/r brake disc scored

front pads low 70/ worn

front w/blades smearing screen slightly

Pass 17 Apr 2012 21,937 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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SM09 CHL is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SM09 CHL, 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 CHL registered?

SM09 CHL is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 25 May 2009.

Is SM09 CHL safe to buy?

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