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WJ09 GBV

2009 Toyota Auris

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,330 mi
Last recorded141,330 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 GBV
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 141,330 miles

Both rear coils springs corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded at rear brake hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded at rear brake hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Rear silencer joint heavily corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2025 130,414 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded at hose union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear silencer joint heavily corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2025 130,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Heat shield above rear silencer insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded at hose union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear silencer joint heavily corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2024 117,913 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 102,751 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 89,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre feathering in inside edge

Fail 26 Feb 2022 89,967 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre feathering in inside edge

Pass 16 Feb 2021 76,542 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 86,561 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 86,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 66,485 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

cracking around both front tyre tread patterns

Pass 14 Feb 2018 63,846 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 61,796 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 58,938 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 55,225 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 49,125 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 40,065 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 30,589 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 30,589 miles

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

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

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

Rear 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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WJ09 GBV is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 WJ09 GBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ09 GBV registered?

WJ09 GBV is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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