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SM09 OYL

2009 Toyota Auris

Black Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,566 mi
Last recorded59,566 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 OYL
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 59,566 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 59,566 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2025 54,463 miles

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

Offside Front Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable all round (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 48,833 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 48,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 41,459 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 33,661 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

under components corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2022 33,661 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

under components corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2021 27,166 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2020 21,699 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 21,551 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 16,302 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s + o/s on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 13,438 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 13,434 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 8,191 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 8,191 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 4,711 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 4,573 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 4,038 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 3,462 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 2,759 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 OYL is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Black with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OYL, 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 OYL registered?

SM09 OYL is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is SM09 OYL safe to buy?

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