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VU09 WKF

2009 Toyota Auris

Blue Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,367 mi
Last recorded119,367 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 WKF
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 119,367 miles

Central Rear Heat shield loose, not likely to detach from the vehicle.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside. 205/55 R16 (1 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (1 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (1 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 119,365 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Bottom ball joint bolted to suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Heat shield loose, not likely to detach from the vehicle.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside. 205/55 R16 (1 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (1 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (1 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 114,607 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 113,179 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced n/s + o/s (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 113,177 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s + o/s metal pipe to each rear brake calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced n/s + o/s (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 110,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated All (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 109,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose flange corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 99,749 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 99,744 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected siezed (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 84,039 miles

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)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 83,688 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened axle ends both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 83,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened axle ends both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 67,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 67,376 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 55,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 36,976 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 36,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 25,563 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 25,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 13,736 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 13,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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VU09 WKF is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Blue with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VU09 WKF, 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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VU09 WKF is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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