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DK12 XKS

2012 Toyota Auris

Blue Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,360 mi
Last recorded112,360 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Auris56,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 XKS
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 112,360 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes next to the fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush bonding starting to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe after front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe after front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Being used for extra load space ()

Fail 26 Feb 2026 112,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracks now down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes next to the fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush bonding starting to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe after front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe after front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Being used for extra load space ()

Pass 27 Feb 2025 110,133 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes next to the fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush bonding starting to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 110,133 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe to flex corroded and become porous (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes next to the fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush bonding starting to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 107,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 103,731 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 100,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 100,979 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 97,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and wearing on outer edge. 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 92,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (205/55x16) (feathering on outer edge) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 87,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 87,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 81,298 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 70,315 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 20 Feb 2017 70,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 11 Feb 2016 58,548 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 58,548 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 47,220 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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DK12 XKS is a 2012 Toyota Auris in Blue with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DK12 XKS, 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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DK12 XKS is a 2012 Toyota Auris, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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