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SM09 TZF

2009 Toyota Auris

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,127 mi
Last recorded116,127 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 TZF
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 116,127 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust centre and backbox joint corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Oct 2025 116,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust centre and backbox joint corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2024 112,024 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 106,535 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 103,800 miles

Front tyres slightly worn on edge

Pass 19 Nov 2021 101,658 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 98,848 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 96,391 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 89,251 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 89,251 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 81,256 miles

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

Rear Brake Pipes Starting To Corrode

Pass 17 Nov 2016 72,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 61,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 50,898 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 50,898 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 41,982 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 41,982 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 34,848 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 30,581 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 TZF is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TZF, 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 TZF registered?

SM09 TZF is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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The MOT history for SM09 TZF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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