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A26 RAH

2012 Toyota Yaris

Gold Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,943 mi
Last recorded72,943 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Yaris47,185 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 RAH
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 72,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 68,902 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 68,902 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 64,219 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 64,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 60,209 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 60,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 55,528 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 55,528 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2019 50,093 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 41,150 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 37,391 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 34,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Jul 2016 34,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 May 2015 26,786 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 26,786 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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A26 RAH is a 2012 Toyota Yaris in Gold with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A26 RAH, 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 A26 RAH registered?

A26 RAH is a 2012 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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