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LJ12 VSU

2012 Toyota Vitz

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,391 mi
Last recorded74,391 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Vitz50,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 VSU
MakeToyota
ModelVitz
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 74,391 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 74,391 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 74,391 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 69,680 miles

Front no headlight washers fitted

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside hid bulb flickering on start up

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 64,081 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear service brake weak

Pass 29 Jun 2023 58,232 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 51,323 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 VSU is a 2012 Toyota Vitz in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VSU, 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 VSU registered?

LJ12 VSU is a 2012 Toyota Vitz, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is LJ12 VSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ12 VSU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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