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SM09 TMO

2009 Toyota Auris

Grey Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,277 mi
Last recorded116,277 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 TMO
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 116,277 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and ball joint dust cover deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin road wheel slightly binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 116,277 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and ball joint dust cover deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin road wheel slightly binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 98,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2023 95,791 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 95,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe burst while on test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 93,138 miles

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 82,698 miles

Coil spring corroded ~All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shocker (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded , spring cups getting weak

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Front very corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Whole underside of car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 82,698 miles

Coil spring corroded ~All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shocker (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded , spring cups getting weak

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Front very corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Whole underside of car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 80,040 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

underside badly corroded and all components

Fail 6 Oct 2020 80,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

underside badly corroded and all components

Pass 16 Apr 2019 76,137 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded at rear joint

Underside corroded and all components

wipers poor

Pass 25 May 2018 74,188 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 64,355 miles

Brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 4 May 2016 52,532 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 42,594 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 32,422 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 23,534 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 13,008 miles

Cut in nearside rear tyre tread area

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 TMO is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Grey with a 1,329cc 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 TMO, 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 TMO is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 25 July 2009.

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