2012 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · M3 PKA
2012 Toyota Auris (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 117,876 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AURIS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,876 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M3 PKA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 117,876 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
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M3 PKA 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 Auris (M3 PKA) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
M3 PKA Mileage History
- 25/03/202499,706 mi
- 17/03/2025108,680 mi+8,974 mi
- 26/03/2025108,680 mi
- 18/03/2026117,839 mi+9,159 mi
- 24/03/2026117,876 mi+37 mi
Average of roughly 9,103 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Auris Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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
Carbon deposits can clog the EGR valve and cooler, particularly on diesel models, causing rough running and loss of power.
- Timing Chain Wear (1.6 Petrol)Moderate
The 1.6 VVT-i engine can develop timing chain wear from around 80,000 miles, leading to rattling on cold starts.
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