2012 Toyota Yaris 1.4L Diesel · YT12 EZB
2012 Toyota Yaris (1.4L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 138,007 miles. MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,007 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YT12 EZB Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 138,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YT12 EZB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Toyota Yaris (YT12 EZB) between February 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (28 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen jet hole too big.. no pressure to”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
YT12 EZB Mileage History
- 27/02/201556,600 mi
- 27/02/201556,604 mi+4 mi
- 11/03/201671,898 mi+15,294 mi
- 18/02/201779,344 mi+7,446 mi
- 09/03/201881,284 mi+1,940 mi
- 26/04/201986,753 mi+5,469 mi
- 27/04/201986,753 mi
- 20/10/202092,950 mi+6,197 mi
- 13/10/202196,863 mi+3,913 mi
- 13/10/202196,890 mi+27 mi
- 24/01/2023103,804 mi+6,914 mi
- 24/01/2023103,804 mi
- 23/01/2024110,074 mi+6,270 mi
- 25/01/2024110,105 mi+31 mi
- 27/01/2025117,057 mi+6,952 mi
- 31/01/2025117,074 mi+17 mi
- 23/03/2026138,007 mi+20,933 mi
Average of roughly 7,356 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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