2012 Toyota Auris 1.3L Petrol · YP12 CVH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, following a clean MOT pass in April 2026 at 69,996 miles. The maintenance trend shows a marked improvement after a period of mechanical neglect in 2025. While the car previously struggled with multiple critical failures, the lack of any advisories or defects in the most recent test indicates that the previous owner addressed the outstanding faults and brought the vehicle back to a passing standard. The mileage profile is notably low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. Data shows consistent usage patterns with a 14,000-mile interval between April 2023 and 2024, and another 12,400 miles between 2024 and 2025. This low annual mileage suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine, though it often correlates with the degradation of rubber components and fluid seals due to long periods of inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the parking brake and front suspension assembly. The history reveals a recurring issue with the braking system, which moved from a marginal pass in 2024 to a significant failure in 2025 due to low efficiency and an inoperative nearside rear brake. Despite the 2026 pass, the buyer must verify the mechanism is properly adjusted and not seized. Additionally, the 2025 failure for a fractured offside rear coil spring and a rough offside front wheel bearing necessitates a thorough check for any remaining play or noise to ensure these components were replaced correctly rather than merely bypassed.