2012 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · FN62 HWJ
2012 Toyota Auris (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 246,233 miles. MOT expired on 04 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AURIS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 246,233 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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FN62 HWJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2025
- 246,233 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN62 HWJ 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 Auris (FN62 HWJ) between December 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 March 2025 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
FN62 HWJ Mileage History
- 16/12/2022198,653 mi
- 03/04/2024225,857 mi+27,204 mi
- 06/04/2024225,857 mi
- 27/03/2025246,233 mi+20,376 mi
Average of roughly 20,883 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Auris Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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
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- Timing Chain Wear (1.6 Petrol)Moderate
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