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DE12 KMV

2012 Toyota Auris

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

138,613 mi
Last recorded138,613 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Auris56,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 KMV
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 138,613 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 138,613 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 127,047 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 127,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 113,460 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 100,935 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 100,935 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 86,571 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 86,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 71,587 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f n/s/r & o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 71,587 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f n/s/r & o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 61,844 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 61,843 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres are out of shape due to damaged cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 61,843 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres are out of shape due to damaged cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 54,972 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 54,971 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 50,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17w Worn bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 37,365 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

child seat fitted.

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 18 May 2016 37,365 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat fitted.

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 1 May 2015 23,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DE12 KMV is a 2012 Toyota Auris in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DE12 KMV, 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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DE12 KMV is a 2012 Toyota Auris, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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