2012 Toyota Auris 1.3L Petrol · VE12 MWV
2012 Toyota Auris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 171,655 miles. MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AURIS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,655 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE12 MWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2026
- 171,655 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE12 MWV 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 (VE12 MWV) between March 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
VE12 MWV Mileage History
- 28/03/2022156,126 mi
- 20/02/2023161,540 mi+5,414 mi
- 12/02/2024164,809 mi+3,269 mi
- 12/02/2025168,288 mi+3,479 mi
- 14/02/2026171,655 mi+3,367 mi
Average of roughly 3,997 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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- 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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