CarVerify

Free Car Check

201 BOB

2012 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1329cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

34,560 mi
Last recorded34,560 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Yaris47,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration201 BOB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 34,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 34,500 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 32,625 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 32,625 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 30,359 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 30,359 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 27,808 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 27,808 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 25,099 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 23,381 miles

Nearside Front NSF door mirror indicator lens

Pass 25 Mar 2019 20,449 miles

rear tyres perished / cracked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

ns side repeater damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2019 20,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

ns side repeater damaged

rear tyres perished / cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2018 17,661 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 15,131 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 15,131 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 11,649 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 8,479 miles

both rear tyres are perishing between treads,

How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?

Based on 9,038,234 MOT tests across 631,037 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
4,759
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
631,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 133,602
position lamp(s) not working 65,683
Stop lamp not working 58,922
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52,660
Full Toyota Yaris reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

201 BOB is a 2012 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 47,185 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Yaris fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 149,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 201 BOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Yaris typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Yaris is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 201 BOB?

You can check the full history of 201 BOB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 201 BOB registered?

201 BOB is a 2012 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is 201 BOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 201 BOB shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 201 BOB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 201 BOB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.