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BG12 VZM

2012 Toyota Auris

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,529 mi
Last recorded53,529 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Auris56,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 VZM
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 53,529 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 50,770 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 47,134 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 44,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 42,235 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))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 40,875 miles

small age related cracks in rear tyres

Pass 5 Mar 2020 39,705 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 37,903 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 37,903 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 35,329 miles

both front tyres slightly cracking

both front wipers slightly smearing

exhaust slightly corroding at joint of centre and rear sections

rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 28 Feb 2017 320,998 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 28,488 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn bald on outer edge

Pass 13 Mar 2015 32,316 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Auris?

Based on 2,200,162 MOT tests across 179,856 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,114
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
179,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,783
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,597
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,275
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7,890
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BG12 VZM is a 2012 Toyota Auris in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Auris models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 56,095 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Auris fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 13,783 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG12 VZM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Auris typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Auris is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG12 VZM registered?

BG12 VZM is a 2012 Toyota Auris, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is BG12 VZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 VZM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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