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VEZ 8488

2009 Toyota Auris

Silver Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,701 mi
Last recorded130,701 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEZ 8488
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 130,701 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Dec 2024 116,865 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2024 116,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster seized (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 105,299 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2024 105,293 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 92,361 miles

Slightly general corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2022 80,098 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 80,098 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 63,229 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 58,699 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe in between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 58,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi/front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi / front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe in between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 54,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear ( at rear just before the flexi hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear ( at rear just before the flexi hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after rear axle flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 50,144 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 45,600 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 41,319 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 36,874 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 31,980 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 27,477 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 21,941 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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VEZ 8488 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 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 VEZ 8488, 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 VEZ 8488 registered?

VEZ 8488 is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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