2012 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · DE12 FXL
2012 Toyota Auris (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 79,068 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AURIS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,068 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE12 FXL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 79,068 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE12 FXL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Toyota Auris (DE12 FXL) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DE12 FXL Mileage History
- 29/03/202366,122 mi
- 29/03/202366,122 mi
- 25/03/202473,234 mi+7,112 mi
- 21/03/202576,516 mi+3,282 mi
- 19/03/202679,068 mi+2,552 mi
Average of roughly 4,353 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Auris Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Hybrid Inverter Failure (ZE3 Recall)Serious
The IPM (intelligent power module) inside the hybrid inverter can overheat and fail, causing warning lights, loss of drive and fail-safe limp mode on affected 2010-2012 Auris hybrids.
- EGR Valve and Cooler BlockageModerate
Carbon deposits can clog the EGR valve and cooler, particularly on diesel models, causing rough running and loss of power.
- Timing Chain Wear (1.6 Petrol)Moderate
The 1.6 VVT-i engine can develop timing chain wear from around 80,000 miles, leading to rattling on cold starts.
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