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WK16 BZV

2016 Toyota Auris

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

231,882 mi
Last recorded231,882 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Auris48,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK16 BZV
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2016
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 231,882 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 231,657 miles

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))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 188,771 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 188,713 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 176,431 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deformed

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 174,825 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deformed

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 141,175 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 102,529 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 99,371 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 99,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2022 72,481 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 72,475 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 68,886 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 68,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 64,921 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 50,968 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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WK16 BZV is a 2016 Toyota Auris in Bronze with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2016 Toyota Auris models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 48,284 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 WK16 BZV, 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 10 years old, this Toyota Auris is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WK16 BZV registered?

WK16 BZV is a 2016 Toyota Auris, first registered on 12 March 2016.

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