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SM09 YRV

2009 Toyota Auris

Grey Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,052 mi
Last recorded128,052 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2025 128,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 119,831 miles

exhaust corroded

front wishbone bushes splitting

nearside mirror glass cracked but not affecting view

Fail 23 Aug 2024 119,831 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

front wishbone bushes splitting

nearside mirror glass cracked but not affecting view

Pass 5 Sep 2023 115,583 miles

front wishbone bushes splitting

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2023 115,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front wishbone bushes splitting

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2022 111,461 miles

front wishbone bushes splitting

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 2 Sep 2022 111,461 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

front wishbone bushes splitting

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2021 107,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2015 86,968 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 86,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

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

rear exhaust shield insecure.

rear wiper blade worn.

Pass 27 Jul 2014 63,228 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake fluid low

front discs corrodded

near side front wishbone rear bush splitting

near side wiper torn

rear discs lightly grooved

Fail 27 Jul 2014 63,228 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake fluid low

front discs corrodded

near side front wishbone rear bush splitting

near side wiper torn

rear discs lightly grooved

Pass 26 Jul 2013 35,161 miles

Front discs corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 22,952 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 YRV is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Grey with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YRV, 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 YRV registered?

SM09 YRV is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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