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SM59 AMU

2009 Toyota Auris

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,757 mi
Last recorded77,757 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 AMU
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 77,757 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 74,248 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2025 74,248 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2024 72,761 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 70,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2023 70,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 64,959 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 64,959 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 56,823 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 50,832 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 49,489 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 46,818 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 43,949 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 39,946 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 35,997 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 35,997 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 34,247 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 26,771 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 19,295 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 19,295 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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SM59 AMU is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM59 AMU, 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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SM59 AMU is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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