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SM16 SGU

2016 Toyota Auris

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,545 mi
Last recorded155,545 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Auris48,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2026 155,545 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 111,816 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 83,196 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated near side / off side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side / off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 73,567 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 57,406 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 21,820 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 20,029 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 15,188 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 12,207 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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SM16 SGU is a 2016 Toyota Auris in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM16 SGU registered?

SM16 SGU is a 2016 Toyota Auris, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is SM16 SGU safe to buy?

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