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YF09 VVJ

2009 Toyota Auris

Grey Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,299 mi
Last recorded97,299 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 VVJ
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 97,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 97,298 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 80,700 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 16 May 2024 80,693 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 78,050 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 77,295 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 76,771 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 76,771 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 75,879 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 75,879 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 73,991 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 73,991 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 70,904 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 58,788 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside mirror damage minor

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 May 2016 47,383 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

n/s headlamp aim on upper limit adjuster not working

rear brake discs have slight lip

Pass 3 Jun 2015 31,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

damage to nearside front

Fail 1 Jun 2015 31,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

damage to nearside front

Pass 21 May 2014 17,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre split between tread

O/S/R tyre starting to split between tread

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 2 Jul 2013 10,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 2 Jul 2012 3,676 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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YF09 VVJ is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Grey with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YF09 VVJ, 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 YF09 VVJ registered?

YF09 VVJ is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 9 August 2009.

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