2009 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · GY09 YYJ
2009 Toyota Auris (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 120,899 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AURIS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,899 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY09 YYJ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 120,899 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY09 YYJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Toyota Auris (GY09 YYJ) between May 2012 and February 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
GY09 YYJ Mileage History
- 23/05/201221,195 mi
- 03/06/201328,172 mi+6,977 mi
- 23/05/201435,408 mi+7,236 mi
- 01/06/201542,605 mi+7,197 mi
- 02/06/201650,323 mi+7,718 mi
- 25/05/201756,844 mi+6,521 mi
- 26/05/201756,844 mi
- 04/06/201862,119 mi+5,275 mi
- 09/05/201965,671 mi+3,552 mi
- 06/11/202077,624 mi+11,953 mi
- 01/12/202185,162 mi+7,538 mi
- 30/11/202297,220 mi+12,058 mi
- 05/12/2023105,770 mi+8,550 mi
- 06/12/2023105,780 mi+10 mi
- 05/12/2024113,133 mi+7,353 mi
- 05/12/2024113,133 mi
- 12/02/2026120,899 mi+7,766 mi
Average of roughly 7,264 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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