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WV59 VZM

2009 Toyota Auris

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,284 mi
Last recorded113,284 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 VZM
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 113,284 miles

All ball joints and both track rod end boots all covered in oil/ grease

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light unit deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper needs replacing

Fail 23 Sep 2026 113,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

All ball joints and both track rod end boots all covered in oil/ grease

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light unit deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper needs replacing

Pass 20 Sep 2025 104,671 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both front ball joint dust cover& both track rod dust covers seepage

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2024 99,972 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle beam and surrounding area corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2024 99,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle beam and surrounding area corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2023 94,657 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 94,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 85,579 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 82,654 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 77,193 miles

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

Nearside washer jet poor but provides sufficient washer liquid

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 77,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside washer jet poor but provides sufficient washer liquid

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 71,634 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 71,634 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 64,121 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 55,806 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 55,806 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 48,325 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 40,711 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 40,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 33,904 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 26,861 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 21,004 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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WV59 VZM is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WV59 VZM, 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 WV59 VZM registered?

WV59 VZM is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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