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LJ12 VST

2012 Toyota Vitz

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,533 mi
Last recorded107,533 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Vitz50,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 VST
MakeToyota
ModelVitz
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 107,533 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps -- hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test central + o/s/f ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + has cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 107,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps -- hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test central + o/s/f ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + has cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 90,948 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R, O/S/R and O/S/F Tyres on 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 70,406 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2023 70,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2022 57,099 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Vitz?

Based on 9,901 MOT tests across 2,540 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
4,121
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,540
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 71
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LJ12 VST is a 2012 Toyota Vitz in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Vitz models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 50,947 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 Vitz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ12 VST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Vitz typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Vitz is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ12 VST registered?

LJ12 VST is a 2012 Toyota Vitz, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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