2012 Toyota Yaris 1.4L Diesel · YR62 KZJ
2012 Toyota Yaris (1.4L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 87,911 miles. MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,911 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR62 KZJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2026
- 87,911 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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YR62 KZJ 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 (YR62 KZJ) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 August 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). 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: “Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Rear of O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
YR62 KZJ Mileage History
- 25/09/202372,327 mi
- 24/09/202477,511 mi+5,184 mi
- 09/09/202582,273 mi+4,762 mi
- 09/09/202582,273 mi
- 31/08/202687,911 mi+5,638 mi
Average of roughly 5,316 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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