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BV62 VBY

2012 Toyota Auris

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,958 mi
Last recorded88,958 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Auris56,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 VBY
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 88,958 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 88,955 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 78,109 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 71,965 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 71,965 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 64,326 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 56,201 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 56,201 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 50,109 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 44,468 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 37,714 miles

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Side Repeater lens damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 37,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due To Damaged. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Side Repeater lens damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 29,094 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 20,952 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 14,635 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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BV62 VBY is a 2012 Toyota Auris in Blue with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BV62 VBY, 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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BV62 VBY is a 2012 Toyota Auris, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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