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SM12 FHW

2012 Toyota Verso

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,701 mi
Last recorded138,701 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Verso65,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 FHW
MakeToyota
ModelVerso
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 138,701 miles

Nearside Rear Outer light unit lens damaged.

Offside Rear Outer light unit lens damaged.

Fail 22 Aug 2025 138,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer light unit lens damaged.

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

Offside Rear Outer light unit lens damaged.

Pass 29 Aug 2024 134,005 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 133,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Small brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 126,197 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Jul 2022 120,012 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 120,012 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 105,297 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 94,597 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 94,597 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 80,827 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 67,067 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 54,490 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 42,644 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 42,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2015 28,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Toyota Verso?

Based on 391,599 MOT tests across 31,766 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
7,126
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
31,766
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,218
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,025
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SM12 FHW is a 2012 Toyota Verso in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Verso models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 65,386 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 Verso fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM12 FHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Verso typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Verso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SM12 FHW is a 2012 Toyota Verso, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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