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SM16 XFE

2016 Toyota Auris

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

287,093 mi
Last recorded287,093 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Auris48,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 XFE
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 287,093 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 287,062 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 239,934 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 239,922 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached Inner bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 237,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 196,149 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 195,286 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Ron on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 161,958 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 117,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2021 81,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 46,616 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 12,617 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 12,578 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 XFE is a 2016 Toyota Auris in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 SM16 XFE, 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 XFE registered?

SM16 XFE is a 2016 Toyota Auris, first registered on 25 June 2016.

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