2012 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · SM12 VPO
2012 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 112,632 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,632 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM12 VPO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 112,632 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM12 VPO 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 Yaris (SM12 VPO) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SM12 VPO Mileage History
- 11/01/202372,024 mi
- 15/01/202481,992 mi+9,968 mi
- 09/01/2025102,011 mi+20,019 mi
- 15/01/2025120,015 mi+18,004 mi
- 07/01/2026112,632 mi-7,383 mi
Average of roughly 13,582 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Yaris Mk3 (XP130)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Rear Hub Bolt LoosenessSerious
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