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SO12 VGL

2012 Toyota Bb

Purple Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,318 mi
Last recorded139,318 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Bb84,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 VGL
MakeToyota
ModelBb
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 139,318 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 127,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 120,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 120,018 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

How Reliable is the Toyota Bb?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
5,643
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 15
fog lamp missing 13
position lamp(s) not working 13
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SO12 VGL is a 2012 Toyota Bb in Purple with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Bb models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 84,279 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 Bb fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO12 VGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Bb typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Bb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SO12 VGL registered?

SO12 VGL is a 2012 Toyota Bb, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is SO12 VGL safe to buy?

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