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VK09 VMO

2009 Toyota Auris

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,359 mi
Last recorded126,359 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 VMO
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 126,359 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2026 126,359 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2025 120,425 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Corroding (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 114,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper Damaged

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 114,509 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))

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

Offside Rear Bumper Damaged

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 114,447 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear axle has surface corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2023 114,445 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bumper edge loose

rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2021 110,638 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 110,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 101,050 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 94,719 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 89,089 miles

rear exhaust joint rusty

rear tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 9 May 2017 80,138 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

centre to rear exhaust joint rusty

Fail 9 May 2017 80,138 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mount rusted and missing (7.1.1)

both front tyres worn on edges and low pressures

centre to rear exhaust joint rusty

wipers worn

Pass 16 May 2016 68,383 miles

rust rear brake disc inside face edges

Pass 19 May 2015 60,707 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 53,190 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 43,143 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 43,143 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 32,732 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 VMO is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VMO, 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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VK09 VMO is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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