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A21 YYE

2012 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,054 mi
Last recorded72,054 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Yaris47,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 YYE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 72,054 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 68,731 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 65,850 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 65,843 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 62,278 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn mounting bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 58,560 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 58,560 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 56,031 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 50,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 45,242 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 45,242 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 39,124 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 39,124 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 32,730 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 32,730 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 27,340 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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A21 YYE is a 2012 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 A21 YYE, 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 A21 YYE?

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What year was A21 YYE registered?

A21 YYE is a 2012 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is A21 YYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 YYE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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