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PJ12 HYO

2012 Toyota Yaris

Grey Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,497 mi
Last recorded120,497 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Yaris47,185 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 HYO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 120,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/S & O/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 111,062 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/S & O/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 105,343 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 100,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 100,832 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 96,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2021 89,773 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside front & Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at tail box to centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear beam axle, locating bushes tearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 89,773 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Offside front & Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at tail box to centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear beam axle, locating bushes tearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 84,063 miles

Engine cover fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front corner damaged but no jagged edges

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 84,063 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine cover fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front corner damaged but no jagged edges

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 76,629 miles

Engine cover fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front corner damaged but no jagged edges

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 76,623 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front corner damaged but no jagged edges

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 63,776 miles

Damage to Nearside front corner of car

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 50,075 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 50,074 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 36,676 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Front bumper damaged nearside but no sharp edges

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight uneven wear to both rear tyres

Pass 29 May 2015 21,245 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?

Based on 9,038,234 MOT tests across 631,037 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
4,759
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
631,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 133,602
position lamp(s) not working 65,683
Stop lamp not working 58,922
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52,660
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PJ12 HYO is a 2012 Toyota Yaris in Grey with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 47,185 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 Yaris fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 149,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ12 HYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was PJ12 HYO registered?

PJ12 HYO is a 2012 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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