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VK09 ADO

2009 Toyota Auris

Blue Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,138 mi
Last recorded147,138 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 ADO
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 147,138 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 139,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 139,114 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 131,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 18 Feb 2023 131,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 21 Jan 2022 126,395 miles

Coil spring corroded offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 122,707 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 115,312 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

rear inner brake pads low

Pass 13 Feb 2019 102,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 69,884 miles

Both front tyre treads very low

n/s tyre tread bald on outer edge.

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 15 Feb 2017 76,943 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 64,629 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2016 64,629 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 52,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear brake discs lipped

Pass 18 Feb 2014 41,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 41,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 30,370 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 20,707 miles

both front and rear brake discs ae slightly worn and discoloured with inner front sides very pitted/corroded

coolant weeping from waterpump

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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VK09 ADO is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Blue with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VK09 ADO, 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 VK09 ADO registered?

VK09 ADO is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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