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VK09 UGS

2009 Toyota Auris

Red Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,838 mi
Last recorded65,838 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 UGS
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 65,838 miles

Rear Brake pipe covered in grease

Fail 12 May 2026 65,696 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe covered in grease

Pass 16 May 2025 58,841 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2024 51,110 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 49,590 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 47,488 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 47,475 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 45,526 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 44,403 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 42,269 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 42,257 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 38,510 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 34,855 miles

Both rear tyres 3.5

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 31,545 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 27,802 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 24,085 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 20,066 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 15,588 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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VK09 UGS is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Red with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UGS, 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 UGS registered?

VK09 UGS is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 3 July 2009.

Is VK09 UGS safe to buy?

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