2012 Toyota GT86 2.0L Petrol · GT06 LOW
2012 Toyota GT86 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 78,552 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA GT86
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,552 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GT06 LOW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 78,552 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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GT06 LOW 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 Gt86 (GT06 LOW) between June 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
GT06 LOW Mileage History
- 10/06/202274,315 mi
- 15/06/202375,023 mi+708 mi
- 24/07/202476,902 mi+1,879 mi
- 14/10/202578,552 mi+1,650 mi
Average of roughly 1,266 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota GT86
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Common Problems: TOYOTA GT86
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Valve Spring Fatigue Fracture and Post-Recall RTV Sump Contamination(Serious)
On early 2012 to 2013 GT86 models, the engine valve springs could suffer fatigue fracture under prolonged high-RPM loads, dropping a valve into the combustion chamber and causing catastrophic engine destruction. When dealerships performed the official DVSA safety recall, technicians frequently applied excessive liquid RTV silicone gasket maker during timing cover reassembly, which detached into the sump, clogged the oil strainer pickup mesh, and caused spun rod bearings.
- Manual Transmission Clutch Throwout Release Bearing Failure(Moderate)
Manual transmission GT86 models suffer from premature wear and grease drying in the factory clutch throwout (release) bearing between 40,000 and 70,000 miles. The defect begins as an irritating high-pitched chirping whistle when idling in neutral that disappears when depressing the clutch, eventually deteriorating into a loud metallic grinding noise, stiff pedal travel, and catastrophic bearing disintegration that scores the transmission quill sleeve.
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- Valve Spring Fatigue Fracture and Post-Recall RTV Sump ContaminationSerious
On early 2012 to 2013 GT86 models, the engine valve springs could suffer fatigue fracture under prolonged high-RPM loads, dropping a valve into the combustion chamber and causing catastrophic engine destruction. When dealerships performed the official DVSA safety recall, technicians frequently applied excessive liquid RTV silicone gasket maker during timing cover reassembly, which detached into the sump, clogged the oil strainer pickup mesh, and caused spun rod bearings.
- Manual Transmission Clutch Throwout Release Bearing FailureModerate
Manual transmission GT86 models suffer from premature wear and grease drying in the factory clutch throwout (release) bearing between 40,000 and 70,000 miles. The defect begins as an irritating high-pitched chirping whistle when idling in neutral that disappears when depressing the clutch, eventually deteriorating into a loud metallic grinding noise, stiff pedal travel, and catastrophic bearing disintegration that scores the transmission quill sleeve.
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