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LW62 ATU

2012 Toyota Vitz

Brown Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,456 mi
Last recorded75,456 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Vitz50,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW62 ATU
MakeToyota
ModelVitz
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 75,456 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 75,456 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 67,127 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 64,441 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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LW62 ATU is a 2012 Toyota Vitz in Brown with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LW62 ATU, 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 LW62 ATU registered?

LW62 ATU is a 2012 Toyota Vitz, first registered on 24 February 2012.

Is LW62 ATU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW62 ATU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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