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VK09 YSU

2009 Toyota Auris

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,050 mi
Last recorded89,050 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 YSU
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 89,050 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 85,851 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 82,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 79,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 74,032 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 72,901 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 69,629 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 65,562 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 59,888 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 56,245 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 49,138 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 1 Aug 2016 49,138 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle exhaust mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 22 Aug 2015 44,550 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 40,103 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 40,103 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 36,746 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 25,847 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 25,847 miles

Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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 YSU is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Black with a 1,598cc 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 YSU, 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 YSU registered?

VK09 YSU is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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