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VU59 HDY

2009 Toyota Auris

Grey Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,994 mi
Last recorded117,994 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 HDY
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 117,994 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 117,992 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 102,038 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 102,036 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 94,037 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 86,185 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 80,006 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 75,318 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 70,998 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 70,998 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 65,776 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 65,776 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 58,555 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 47,418 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 36,754 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 28,661 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 28,661 miles

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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VU59 HDY is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Grey with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VU59 HDY, 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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VU59 HDY is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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