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BT61 XTS

2012 Toyota Auris

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

334,056 mi
Last recorded334,056 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Auris56,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 XTS
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 334,056 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2026 334,056 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2025 329,641 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 329,641 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 320,606 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 320,504 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 313,778 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 313,696 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 311,369 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 273,221 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 273,173 miles

Brake performance not tested not tested due to the offside front strut being dangerous (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition 3 large scratches covering the windscreen from offside to nearside (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Bumper likely to become detached front bumper both sides in insecure and the offside front wheel arch inner cover is about to fall off (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached strut is in a dangerous condition (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear fog light not working

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 273,147 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2021 273,143 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 257,387 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2019 238,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 217,009 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 216,789 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure wheel arch plastic missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring for the lights loose in front of tyre (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2017 198,305 miles

underfloor and engine covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 23 Oct 2017 198,239 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

underfloor and engine covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 12 Aug 2017 193,931 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 163,926 miles

engine and underfloor covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 12 Aug 2016 163,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. headlamp won,t adjust possible internal mountings broken (1.8)

engine and under floor covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 12 Aug 2016 163,828 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working both lamps not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure top mounting/fixing broken (1.7.3)

engine and under floor covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 12 Jul 2016 158,912 miles

front brake discs corroded

inner front brake pads wearing low

Fail 12 Jul 2016 158,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs corroded

inner front brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Jul 2015 118,993 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 94,179 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BT61 XTS is a 2012 Toyota Auris in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT61 XTS, 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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BT61 XTS is a 2012 Toyota Auris, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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