2012 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · YC12 KBX
2012 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 13 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 136,591 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,591 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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YC12 KBX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 17/06/2026
- 136,591 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
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YC12 KBX 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 (YC12 KBX) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Central Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
YC12 KBX Mileage History
- 26/07/2023103,832 mi
- 18/07/2024117,620 mi+13,788 mi
- 24/07/2024117,670 mi+50 mi
- 10/06/2025124,771 mi+7,101 mi
- 17/06/2026136,591 mi+11,820 mi
Average of roughly 11,320 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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