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WV09 UZU

2009 Toyota Auris

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,109 mi
Last recorded168,109 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 UZU
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 168,109 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 161,865 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 161,865 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 156,010 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 149,181 miles

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Fail 31 Mar 2023 149,181 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides in-operative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Pass 11 Mar 2022 136,382 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 136,382 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 124,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 115,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 105,627 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 105,627 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 95,644 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 87,566 miles

nsf and osf tyres have edge wear

Fail 10 Mar 2017 87,565 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero type currently fitted (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero type currently fitted (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf and osf tyres have edge wear

Pass 17 Mar 2016 77,652 miles

object in rear tyres

Fail 9 Mar 2015 64,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wipers split

osf tyre getting low

pipe under vehicle split posible breather

Pass 9 Mar 2015 64,067 miles

front wipers split

osf tyre getting low

pipe under vehicle split posible breather

Pass 11 Mar 2014 52,642 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 45,623 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 34,717 miles

fuel pipe split posible breather

nsr tyre getting low

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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WV09 UZU is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WV09 UZU, 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 WV09 UZU registered?

WV09 UZU is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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