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EF12 BNE

2012 Toyota Auris

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,311 mi
Last recorded85,311 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Auris56,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 BNE
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 85,311 miles

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

rear shock absorbers corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2026 85,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear shock absorbers corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2025 81,369 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle section a bracket has broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated showing signs of grease coming out (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated showing signs of grease coming out (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 77,261 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 72,363 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 68,290 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 64,760 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 63,330 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 57,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all 4 wheel rims damaged on outer edges

engine & body under panels fitted

Fail 30 May 2019 57,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all 4 wheel rims damaged on outer edges

engine & body under panels fitted

Pass 12 May 2018 49,069 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 42,188 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 37,556 miles

both rear tyres perished slighty

osf tyre 2.9mm and heavily perished

Pass 21 May 2015 30,589 miles

cut in side wall near side front tyre

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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EF12 BNE is a 2012 Toyota Auris in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EF12 BNE, 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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EF12 BNE is a 2012 Toyota Auris, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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