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WJ59 WLZ

2009 Toyota Auris

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

155,072 mi
Last recorded155,072 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 WLZ
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 155,072 miles

Rear spring mounting areas corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2025 155,059 miles

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

Rear spring mounting areas corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2024 152,924 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 152,924 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 152,913 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Rear Axle Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 150,712 miles

All rear chassis showing signs of rust

Rear axle showing signs of rust

Fail 18 Oct 2023 150,712 miles

All rear chassis showing signs of rust

Rear axle showing signs of rust

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 148,850 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 148,850 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator not working Tell Tale (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 141,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all rear chassis have surface rust

rear axle rusting

Pass 28 Oct 2020 139,702 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 139,702 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working tell tale (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded forward of axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 137,970 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 137,970 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center into rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2018 131,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 122,704 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 122,703 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 106,342 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 106,340 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded into brake hose beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 92,689 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 92,685 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 77,568 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 63,756 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 63,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 48,191 miles

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

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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WJ59 WLZ is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 WJ59 WLZ, 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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WJ59 WLZ is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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