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SM59 SYL

2009 Toyota Auris

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

99,754 mi
Last recorded99,754 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 SYL
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 99,754 miles

FRONT SUB-FRAME AND REAR AXLE CORRODED

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT REAR BUSHS WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 97,234 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT REAR BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Fail 26 Jul 2025 97,234 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT REAR BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 7 Aug 2024 95,237 miles

Bonnet release worn

Both front lower suspension arms corroded

Both front lower suspension arms rear bushes perished and splitting

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2023 92,721 miles

Bonnet release worn

Both front lower spring cups corroding

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished and splitting

Both rear axle/lower spring cups corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2022 91,239 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 89,691 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 88,155 miles

Offside Front tyre worn edges

both front lower arm rear bush's splitting

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear inner sills corroding

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2019 86,732 miles

FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHED POOR CONDITION

REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTED AND REAR AXLE RUSTED

Pass 4 Aug 2018 84,721 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 80,426 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 71,041 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 70,917 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 68,058 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 47,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2013 36,898 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2012 26,578 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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SM59 SYL is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 SM59 SYL, 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 SM59 SYL registered?

SM59 SYL is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 19 September 2009.

Is SM59 SYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 SYL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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