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SM09 LTF

2009 Toyota Auris

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,171 mi
Last recorded127,171 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 LTF
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 127,171 miles

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

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

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))

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Jan 2026 127,139 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 122,863 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded.

Both rear shock absorbers corroded.

Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant low.

Front Crash barrier/crumple extension corroded but not seriously weakend.

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both slight smear. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Body and bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury.

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Body and bumper damage but not likely to cause injury.

Offside Rear Light unit insecure.

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded.

Fail 17 Jan 2025 122,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Both front shock absorbers corroded.

Both rear shock absorbers corroded.

Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant low.

Front Crash barrier/crumple extension corroded but not seriously weakend.

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both slight smear. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Body and bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury.

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Body and bumper damage but not likely to cause injury.

Offside Rear Light unit insecure.

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 18 Jan 2024 118,965 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arms & struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front lower crash/crumple extension corroded through.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 114,992 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle spring seats. Front cross member. Front strut spring seats. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 114,991 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle spring seats. Front cross member. Front strut spring seats. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 104,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear backing plate missing

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective LOOSE (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked (3.2 (a) (i))

has under trays fitted

under side corroding in places including front cross member front sub frame rear axel and some parts of steering and suspension

Fail 20 Dec 2021 104,899 miles

Emissions not tested because of exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear backing plate missing

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective LOOSE (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked (3.2 (a) (i))

has under trays fitted

heat shields at front / mid loose

under side corroding in places including front cross member front sub frame rear axel and some parts of steering and suspension

Pass 16 Dec 2020 96,689 miles

Front sub frame corroded

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

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

both rear shockers corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2020 96,689 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front sub frame corroded

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

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

both rear shockers corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2020 96,463 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear axle corroded. Not excessive at time of test.

Pass 28 Jun 2019 86,401 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 86,398 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 81,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 73,635 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 68,309 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 59,620 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 49,897 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 40,607 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 29,306 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 29,306 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LTF is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LTF, 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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SM09 LTF is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 20 June 2009.

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