2009 Toyota Auris: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2009 Toyota Auriss, from 10,089 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2009 Toyota Auriss than on all cars registered in 2009.
- Rigid brake pipes3.5× usualToyota Auris26.3% All 2009 cars7.5%Rough price £100–£400
At the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.
- Link ball joint covers2.5× usualToyota Auris7.7% All 2009 cars3.1%Rough price £80–£200
At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.
- Suspension arm1.8× usualToyota Auris6.9% All 2009 cars3.9%Rough price £100–£300
At the viewing: Listen for clunks over bumps and feel for the steering wandering. Worn arm bushes show as cracked rubber near the wheels.
- Flexible brake hoses1.9× usualToyota Auris5.8% All 2009 cars3%Rough price £50–£200
At the viewing: Look for cracked or bulging rubber hoses behind the wheels and in the engine bay.
- Ball joint dust cover1.6× usualToyota Auris7.2% All 2009 cars4.4%Rough price £80–£200
At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.
Engine oil leaks: 3.7% here, against 10.4% of all 2009 cars. Ball joint: 1.6% here, against 6.6% of all 2009 cars.
By area
The share of 2009 Toyota Auris MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Brakes48% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Suspension47% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Lights and electrics34% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Tyres30% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors9% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Exhaust and emissions8% of testsRough price £100–£1,200
At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 13,926 | Tyres 24% |
| 2017 | 14,222 | Tyres 25% |
| 2016 | 15,715 | Tyres 26% |
| 2015 | 17,273 | Tyres 26% |
| 2014 | 16,540 | Tyres 28% |
| 2013 | 13,583 | Suspension 33% |
| 2012 | 8,350 | Brakes 39% |
| 2011 | 9,235 | Brakes 42% |
| 2010 | 9,289 | Brakes 44% |
| 2008 | 10,245 | Brakes 51% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2009 Toyota Auriss registered in 2009. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score