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EF12 LZE

2012 Toyota Auris

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

185,263 mi
Last recorded185,263 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Auris56,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 LZE
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 185,263 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 176,352 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 162,849 miles

Front under tray fitted

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 162,734 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [ both side ] (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 148,035 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 148,035 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 140,284 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 130,392 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 109,755 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 109,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 91,862 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 77,769 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 77,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 76,548 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage repeater lamp (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65 R15 91V (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X3 - also perished and splitting ()

both repeater lamps damaged

heavy damage to both outer sills

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 7 Oct 2016 59,581 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 37,384 miles

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

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

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 LZE is a 2012 Toyota Auris in Black with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EF12 LZE, 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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What year was EF12 LZE registered?

EF12 LZE is a 2012 Toyota Auris, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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