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WG59 BYK

2009 Toyota Auris

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,046 mi
Last recorded113,046 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 BYK
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 113,046 miles

Various chassis and suspension components corroded/deteriorated.

Fail 4 Nov 2025 113,042 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Various chassis and suspension components corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 31 Oct 2024 110,312 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 106,119 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 96,415 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 85,785 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 85,775 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 81,720 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 79,159 miles

centre exhaust hanger broken but system still suported

Pass 3 Dec 2018 74,916 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

tested in wet weather

undercover fitted

Front both ball joints leaking

Front both track rod ends leaking

Fail 3 Dec 2018 74,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

tested in wet weather

undercover fitted

Front both ball joints leaking

Front both track rod ends leaking

Pass 2 Dec 2017 69,626 miles

ball joint covers cracking + poor

Pass 1 Dec 2016 65,893 miles

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

age related cracks to both rear tyres

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

wear to both front tyres

wear to front brake discs

Pass 17 Dec 2015 61,540 miles

cut in nearside front Tyre sidewall

front brakes discs corroded on inner faces

rear tyres have age related cracks

Pass 14 Nov 2014 58,231 miles

exhaust rusty at the rear joint

front tyres worn slightly on the edges

rear tyres worn slightly on the edges and slightly perished

Pass 10 Dec 2013 54,344 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 41,698 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 41,698 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WG59 BYK is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WG59 BYK, 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 WG59 BYK registered?

WG59 BYK is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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