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444 VBJ

2012 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,117 mi
Last recorded36,117 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Yaris47,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration444 VBJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 36,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 36,117 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 34,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 31,463 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 28,631 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 24,427 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 21,867 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 19,082 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 14,917 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 11,168 miles

BOTH front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 15 Aug 2016 8,120 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 4,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 4,845 miles

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
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444 VBJ is a 2012 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 444 VBJ, 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.

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What year was 444 VBJ registered?

444 VBJ is a 2012 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 21 August 2012.

Is 444 VBJ safe to buy?

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