2012 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · SA62 RKV
2012 Toyota Auris (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 94,283 miles. MOT valid until 08 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AURIS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,283 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA62 RKV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 94,283 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA62 RKV 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 (SA62 RKV) between October 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 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: Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
SA62 RKV Mileage History
- 10/10/202381,015 mi
- 02/10/202485,367 mi+4,352 mi
- 04/10/202485,370 mi+3 mi
- 06/10/202590,208 mi+4,838 mi
- 17/09/202694,283 mi+4,075 mi
Average of roughly 4,517 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: Good
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- EGR Valve and Cooler BlockageModerate
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