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SV59 VKU

2009 Toyota Auris

Silver Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,871 mi
Last recorded85,871 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 VKU
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 85,871 miles

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

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

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

Suspension components corroded

Underbody corroded / undersealed

Pass 23 Nov 2024 76,566 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to rear suspension components and prescribe area

Pass 30 Nov 2023 70,012 miles

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

vehicle under carriage covered in under seal

Fail 30 Nov 2023 70,012 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

vehicle under carriage covered in under seal

Pass 1 Nov 2022 59,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 59,044 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 58,708 miles

Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected offside & nearside stone guards corroded & bent (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside at inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside & nearside casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 57,600 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 57,595 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

subframe, axle, suspension corrosion

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 55,359 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 55,347 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 51,248 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 51,248 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 47,559 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

under trays & covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 42,811 miles

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

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

undertrays & covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 38,278 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 34,140 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 28,733 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 24,858 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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SV59 VKU is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Silver with a 1,329cc petrol 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 SV59 VKU, 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 SV59 VKU registered?

SV59 VKU is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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