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PJ12 HYP

2012 Toyota Yaris

Red Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,793 mi
Last recorded147,793 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Yaris47,185 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 HYP
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 147,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 132,969 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 119,987 miles

Coolant level low

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 119,987 miles

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

Coolant level low

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 111,954 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 111,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack fixing bolts ineffective to the extent that attachment is seriously affected (2.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 105,238 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 105,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 90,355 miles

external windscreen wiper linkage worn.

Fail 27 Mar 2021 90,355 miles

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

external windscreen wiper linkage worn.

Pass 4 Jul 2019 78,158 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both approx 2.9----3..3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 78,158 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both approx 2.9----3..3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. both headlamp aims. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 73,293 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 73,293 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 63,013 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 49,556 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 36,998 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 HYP is a 2012 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HYP, 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 HYP registered?

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

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