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SM09 NLE

2009 Toyota Auris

Red Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,712 mi
Last recorded122,712 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 NLE
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 122,712 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 122,712 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 118,515 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 108,084 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 99,517 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 99,517 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 91,459 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

corrosion under neath

Pass 29 Apr 2019 82,518 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 80,814 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 80,814 miles

Nearside Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 75,146 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 68,973 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 63,421 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 53,732 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 42,783 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 33,934 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 NLE is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Red with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NLE, 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 NLE registered?

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

Is SM09 NLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM09 NLE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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