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SP59 VRN

2009 Toyota Auris

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,564 mi
Last recorded94,564 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 VRN
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 94,564 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2025 94,540 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 83,430 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 73,630 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under vehicle corrosion at rear but not seriously weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brace bar across tank corroded

Rear exhaust flange poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2022 70,164 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to rear flexible hose union above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 70,164 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure cracked around exit of centre silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to rear flexible hose union above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 66,248 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 63,428 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 59,905 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 55,382 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 51,019 miles

centre exhaust hanger broken off, system still secure

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (3.7.B.3)

slight bind noted at o/s/f and both rear brakes

Pass 9 Sep 2016 46,436 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 41,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded outer (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded outer (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Sep 2015 41,630 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded outer (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded outer (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Sep 2014 36,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2014 36,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 30,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2012 25,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 25,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SP59 VRN is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SP59 VRN, 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 SP59 VRN registered?

SP59 VRN is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is SP59 VRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP59 VRN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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