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EO12 SXJ

2012 Toyota Auris

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

261,583 mi
Last recorded261,583 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Auris56,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 SXJ
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 261,583 miles

Nearside Front drl not working

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Offside Front seatbelt webbing slightly frayed

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

underbody corrosion various components

Fail 2 Apr 2026 261,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front drl not working

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Offside Front seatbelt webbing slightly frayed

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

underbody corrosion various components

Pass 4 Apr 2025 260,173 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 260,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 260,168 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 252,499 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 252,157 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 197,166 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 197,163 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2017 40,016 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 30,335 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 25,157 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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EO12 SXJ is a 2012 Toyota Auris in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EO12 SXJ, 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 EO12 SXJ registered?

EO12 SXJ is a 2012 Toyota Auris, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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