2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Toyota Auris MOT pass rate and common faults

10,841 MOT tests in 2024. 62.2% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time62.2%
Failed or needed repairs37.8%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,841 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working9.4%
  2. Stop lamp: not working5.2%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.3%
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.9%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    313 marked dangerous
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.2%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics29.9%
  2. Brakes17.5%
  3. Suspension12.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.9%
  5. Tyres5.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.0%
  7. Body & chassis3.5%
  8. Steering1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.6%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Toyota Auris?

In 2024, 62.2% of 2009 Toyota Auris cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,841 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Toyota Auris?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Toyota Auris reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).