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SP09 WLA

2009 Toyota Auris

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,901 mi
Last recorded123,901 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 WLA
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 123,901 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe and rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 118,880 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

axle corroded

general car corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2023 112,817 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

heat cover slightly loose center and rear

Central Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front radiater cross member corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills front to rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 112,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front radiater cross member corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills front to rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

heat cover slightly loose center and rear

Pass 3 Sep 2022 105,403 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 92,538 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

rear heatshield loose

Pass 19 Aug 2020 85,134 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 85,082 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at rear,both rears,offside front. 5x (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

offside park brake low

Pass 13 Aug 2019 81,284 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2018 75,335 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 75,335 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 68,952 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 63,201 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 57,377 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken(system still secure)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

rear inner brake pads look low

Pass 18 Aug 2014 50,739 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 45,749 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 31,839 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 31,756 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 22,138 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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SP09 WLA is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SP09 WLA, 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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SP09 WLA is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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