2012 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · EK12 EFM
2012 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 146,857 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,857 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK12 EFM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2025
- 146,857 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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EK12 EFM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Toyota Yaris (EK12 EFM) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
EK12 EFM Mileage History
- 10/09/2022123,031 mi
- 16/09/2023126,480 mi+3,449 mi
- 21/09/2024130,977 mi+4,497 mi
- 27/09/2025146,857 mi+15,880 mi
Average of roughly 7,820 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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