2012 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · KP12 SYU
2012 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 115,211 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,211 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP12 SYU Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 115,211 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP12 SYU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Toyota Yaris (KP12 SYU) between August 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords NAIL IN AT ANGLE LEAVIN”; “Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”; “Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”.
KP12 SYU Mileage History
- 08/08/201518,316 mi
- 10/08/201518,316 mi
- 04/08/201622,529 mi+4,213 mi
- 30/03/201724,913 mi+2,384 mi
- 27/03/201828,930 mi+4,017 mi
- 03/04/201932,369 mi+3,439 mi
- 04/06/202134,527 mi+2,158 mi
- 05/06/202134,527 mi
- 06/06/202245,011 mi+10,484 mi
- 25/05/202358,462 mi+13,451 mi
- 05/06/202482,320 mi+23,858 mi
- 16/07/2025108,779 mi+26,459 mi
- 16/07/2025108,779 mi
- 10/07/2026115,211 mi+6,432 mi
Average of roughly 8,872 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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