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VK59 ELU

2009 Toyota Auris

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,625 mi
Last recorded56,625 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 ELU
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 56,625 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 54,663 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 51,839 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 20 Jan 2023 50,455 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 50,455 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 49,063 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 49,028 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2020 47,437 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 45,896 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 45,896 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 42,330 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 39,409 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 36,168 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 29,964 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 23,833 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 17,144 miles

front tyres low on tread on inner and outer edges

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Sep 2012 11,560 miles

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

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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VK59 ELU is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VK59 ELU, 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 VK59 ELU registered?

VK59 ELU is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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The MOT history for VK59 ELU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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