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SM16 LNG

2016 Toyota Auris

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,012 mi
Last recorded78,012 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Toyota Auris48,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 LNG
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2025 78,012 miles

Front Both Side Socks Corroded.

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 67,608 miles

Front Both Shocks Corroded.

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 67,608 miles

Front Both Shocks Corroded.

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 58,451 miles

Both Front Shock Absorbers Corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 50,483 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 41,129 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 36,585 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 33,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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SM16 LNG is a 2016 Toyota Auris in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Toyota Auris models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 48,284 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 SM16 LNG, 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 10 years old, this Toyota Auris is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM16 LNG registered?

SM16 LNG is a 2016 Toyota Auris, first registered on 26 May 2016.

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