2012 Toyota Yaris 1.4L Diesel · EO12 SXZ
2012 Toyota Yaris (1.4L, diesel). First registered 17 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 134,020 miles. MOT valid until 23 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,020 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EO12 SXZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 134,020 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EO12 SXZ 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 Yaris (EO12 SXZ) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
EO12 SXZ Mileage History
- 05/05/2023103,570 mi
- 05/05/2023103,570 mi
- 25/05/2024117,231 mi+13,661 mi
- 24/05/2025128,143 mi+10,912 mi
- 20/05/2026134,020 mi+5,877 mi
Average of roughly 10,008 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Rear Hub Bolt LoosenessSerious
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