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VK09 LMU

2009 Toyota Auris

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

171,174 mi
Last recorded171,174 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 LMU
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 171,174 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 162,181 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 154,900 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 146,084 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 131,620 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 117,301 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 101,490 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 86,997 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 74,258 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 62,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

centre/rear exhaust join corroded

Fail 4 May 2012 42,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre/rear exhaust join is corroded

offside rear tyre is cut but not to cords

slight wear and discolouration to front brake discs

Pass 4 May 2012 42,950 miles

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)

centre/rear exhaust join is corroded

offside rear tyre is cut but not to cords

slight wear and discolouration to front brake discs

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 LMU is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VK09 LMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK09 LMU registered?

VK09 LMU is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 16 May 2009.

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The MOT history for VK09 LMU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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