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YR59 DCX

2009 Toyota Auris

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,138 mi
Last recorded146,138 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 DCX
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 146,138 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 146,137 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 133,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 123,546 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 123,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 113,065 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 113,065 miles

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 105,120 miles

Rear bumper damage on it

Pass 2 Nov 2020 99,381 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 94,717 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 88,086 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 88,086 miles

Position lamp not working OFFSIDE REAR (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working OFFSIDE REAR (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OFFSIDE FRONT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2017 80,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (3.5.1g)

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 28 Oct 2016 71,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 62,650 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside nearside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 54,325 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 46,160 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 46,160 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 39,824 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 39,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YR59 DCX is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Black with a 1,598cc 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 YR59 DCX, 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 YR59 DCX registered?

YR59 DCX is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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