2009 Toyota Auris 1.3L Petrol · MJ59 AEC

The vehicle currently presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 31 July 2025 at 107,525 miles. While the current status indicates no defects, the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repair rather than preventative care. The history reveals multiple failures in both 2024 and 2025, suggesting the previous owner only addressed mechanical issues once they triggered a test failure rather than maintaining the vehicle between annual inspections. At 17 years of age, the recorded mileage of 107,525 miles represents an average usage of approximately 6,325 miles per year. This figure is consistent with low-use patterns, which typically limits the wear on the drivetrain and engine components. However, the vehicle covered 7,876 miles between the July 2024 and July 2025 tests, indicating a slight recent increase in usage. The low mileage relative to the age often leads to the degradation of rubber components, such as suspension bushes and hoses, which perish regardless of distance travelled. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the areas that likely caused the recent failures, as the MOT record does not explicitly list the specific reasons for the three recorded failures. Given the age of the vehicle, attention should be paid to structural corrosion on the chassis and brake pipe lines, which are common points of failure for older Toyota Auris models. Inspect the braking system for binding and check the suspension arm bushings for play, as low-mileage vehicles suffer from seized calipers and perished rubber mounts when not driven frequently.