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SW16 EJZ

2016 Toyota Auris

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,367 mi
Last recorded118,367 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Auris48,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW16 EJZ
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 118,367 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2026 113,543 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 106,239 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 99,855 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 87,946 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 65,320 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 65,310 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 65,054 miles

floor covers fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2023 65,051 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

floor covers fitted

o/s parking brake not performing as well as n/s

Pass 23 Dec 2022 63,644 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 63,598 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 51,826 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

park brake lever has little reserve travel it appears adjustment, repair required

Pass 22 Dec 2020 40,159 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 32,811 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 24,091 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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SW16 EJZ is a 2016 Toyota Auris in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Toyota Auris models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 48,284 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 SW16 EJZ, 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 10 years old, this Toyota Auris is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW16 EJZ registered?

SW16 EJZ is a 2016 Toyota Auris, first registered on 9 May 2016.

Is SW16 EJZ safe to buy?

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