2012 Toyota Auris 1.8L Fuel cells · YB61 XLT
2012 Toyota Auris (1.8L, fuel cells). First registered 14 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 354,221 miles. MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AURIS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 354,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- Fuel Cells · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YB61 XLT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2026
- 354,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YB61 XLT 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 (YB61 XLT) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 February 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: Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
YB61 XLT Mileage History
- 06/02/2023272,935 mi
- 14/02/2023273,501 mi+566 mi
- 30/01/2024307,745 mi+34,244 mi
- 31/01/2025334,927 mi+27,182 mi
- 14/02/2026354,221 mi+19,294 mi
Average of roughly 26,891 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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