MOT Status
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158,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Lower brake pipe ferrules joints both sides brake disc covers corroded
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Lower brake pipe ferrules joints both sides brake disc covers corroded
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Lower brake pipe ferrules joints both sides brake disc covers corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition leaking gas noisy and baffles all out and tail pipe broken black smoke (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working offside front is very dim (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively calliper is sticking (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nearside is very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded - brake pipe ferrules joints both sides brake disc covers corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded worn delaminated cracked on lettering but just readable (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush worn cracked and front both sides suspension arms bushes worn slight and suspension parts and components are corroded (5.3.2 (c))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Lower VEHICLE STRUCTURE CORRODED
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENT CORRODED AXLE ETC
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel filler neck corrosion
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Wing mirror cover missing
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Under body components corrosion
Under body corrosion
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Require back box and link pipe (hole in pipe) (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Drive belt cracked
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel filler neck corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Wing mirror cover missing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Under body components corrosion
Under body corrosion
n/s mirror cover missing
n/s/f+o/s/r tyres worn to 3mm+cracked
n/s/r tyre 2mm+cracked
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
n/s mirror cover missing
n/s/f+o/s/r tyres worn to 3mm+cracked
n/s/r tyre 2mm+cracked
Drive belt cracking
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel hose corroded Filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Mirror cover missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Drive belt cracking
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel hose corroded Filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Mirror cover missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front wing mirror cover missing
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wing mirror cover missing
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside front tyre
both rear tyres worn on edges
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VK59 BSU is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 VK59 BSU, 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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VK59 BSU is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 14 September 2009.
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