2012 Toyota Auris 1.8L Electric · MY12 ZAH
2012 Toyota Auris (1.8L, electric). First registered 24 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 159,382 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AURIS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,382 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MY12 ZAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2025
- 159,382 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MY12 ZAH MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Toyota Auris (MY12 ZAH) between May 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MY12 ZAH Mileage History
- 24/05/2022113,836 mi
- 28/05/2022114,119 mi+283 mi
- 31/05/2023132,315 mi+18,196 mi
- 07/06/2024149,537 mi+17,222 mi
- 20/06/2025159,382 mi+9,845 mi
Average of roughly 14,815 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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
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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