2012 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · YR12 RKZ
2012 Toyota Auris (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 74,102 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AURIS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,102 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR12 RKZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 74,102 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.
YR12 RKZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Toyota Auris (YR12 RKZ) between May 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
YR12 RKZ Mileage History
- 17/05/202259,893 mi
- 27/05/202364,606 mi+4,713 mi
- 02/01/202571,112 mi+6,506 mi
- 09/01/202674,102 mi+2,990 mi
Average of roughly 3,892 miles per year across 4 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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