2009 TOYOTA AURIS T SPIRIT D-4D2.0L DIESEL

The vehicle currently maintains a stable roadworthiness status following its most recent MOT pass on 23 April 2024 at 119,916 miles, where no defects were recorded. While the history shows two failures in early 2023 and 2024, the owner successfully rectified the necessary issues to achieve subsequent passes. This pattern suggests that the current maintenance is proactive in addressing identified faults to ensure the vehicle meets legal standards. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage indicates that this Toyota Auris averages approximately 7,000 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age. There is a notable two-year gap between the October 2021 test and the January 2023 test, during which the car covered only 4,375 miles. This lower-frequency use often indicates periods of standing which can lead to the degradation of rubber-based components or brake corrosion, though the more recent accumulation of over 4,000 miles between the last two annual tests shows the car has returned to regular use. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension components and braking system, as the age of the vehicle makes it susceptible to perished bushes and seized caliper pins. Despite the clean result of the latest test, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the chassis and sills is essential to ensure the integrity has not been compromised over two decades. The buyer should also inspect for signs of oil leaks around the D4D engine, as the low annual mileage can sometimes mask dry seals that only weep once the vehicle is driven consistently.