2012 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · VU12 HVB
2012 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 40,174 miles. MOT valid until 09 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,174 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU12 HVB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 40,174 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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VU12 HVB 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 (VU12 HVB) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VU12 HVB Mileage History
- 06/03/202336,455 mi
- 06/03/202336,455 mi
- 09/03/202437,612 mi+1,157 mi
- 04/03/202538,975 mi+1,363 mi
- 02/03/202640,174 mi+1,199 mi
Average of roughly 1,244 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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