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SM09 DWF

2009 Toyota Auris

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,776 mi
Last recorded61,776 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 61,776 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 52,199 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 52,197 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 42,676 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 4 Apr 2023 42,676 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 7 Apr 2022 32,605 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 32,605 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 22,574 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 17,494 miles

both front lower wish bone rear bushes starting to split away

rear brake and parking brake application slightly uneven

some corrosion on all uncoated brake pipe ends

Pass 17 May 2019 15,034 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 13,507 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 12,027 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 10,226 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 8,635 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 6,690 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 5,126 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 5,126 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 3,799 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 DWF is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DWF, 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 DWF registered?

SM09 DWF is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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