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EK12 FLV

2012 Toyota Auris

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,444 mi
Last recorded81,444 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Auris56,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 FLV
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 81,444 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 81,444 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 80,113 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 80,113 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 78,444 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 74,410 miles

Exhaust pipe knocking

Horn sound slightly not in accordance with requirements

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Feb 2023 74,410 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust pipe knocking

Horn sound slightly not in accordance with requirements

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Mar 2022 69,695 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 64,996 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Wishbone ball joint leaking. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to legal limit and has a little damage on the outside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2021 64,996 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Wishbone ball joint leaking. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to legal limit and has a little damage on the outside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 63,009 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 63,008 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 56,300 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 56,300 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 49,359 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 49,359 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 43,028 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 43,028 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 36,489 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 36,489 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 28,187 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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EK12 FLV is a 2012 Toyota Auris in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EK12 FLV, 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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EK12 FLV is a 2012 Toyota Auris, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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