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VU09 ZZW

2009 Toyota Auris

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

73,568 mi
Last recorded73,568 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 ZZW
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 73,568 miles

general corrosion under body

Pass 7 Mar 2025 71,980 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion under body and suspension components

Pass 1 Mar 2024 70,136 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

general corrosion under body and suspension components

Pass 7 Mar 2023 68,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 67,221 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 63,883 miles

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2020 60,995 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 57,798 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 54,075 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 51,752 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 48,570 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2015 45,643 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 35,806 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 26,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Apr 2012 20,079 miles

Exhaust centre/rear join corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre outer raised area worn

slight wear to both front and rear brake discs

Pass 16 Apr 2012 20,079 miles

Exhaust centre/rear join corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre outer raised area worn

slight wear to both front and rear brake discs

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 ZZW is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VU09 ZZW, 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 VU09 ZZW registered?

VU09 ZZW is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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