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SY16 VYW

2016 Toyota Auris

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

178,325 mi
Last recorded178,325 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Auris48,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY16 VYW
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 178,325 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2025 165,042 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 150,633 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 140,250 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 124,224 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 113,107 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 113,107 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 103,240 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 103,240 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 93,501 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 84,000 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 84,000 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 75,900 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 67,437 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 60,137 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 57,300 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 57,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 57,052 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 50,917 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted front to rear not allowing for viewing of some components

engine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

nearside and offside rear tyres showing signs of slight wear on inside edges

nearside rear tyre showing 3 to 3.5mm

rear wiper blade torn

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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SY16 VYW is a 2016 Toyota Auris in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SY16 VYW, 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.

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What year was SY16 VYW registered?

SY16 VYW is a 2016 Toyota Auris, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is SY16 VYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY16 VYW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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