Toyota Gt86 (2012)
2012 Toyota Gt86
CarHunch analysed 1,389 real MOT records for the 2012 Toyota Gt86. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2012 GT86 passes its MOT first time at 88.1%, well above the UK average of 80%, which is a genuinely strong result. However, 27.7% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—nearly three times the typical rate—so structural, brake, or steering issues deserve close scrutiny on any used example you inspect.
These cars are running at a median of 51,074 miles for their age, which is typical, and they average 1.51 failures per test, suggesting most issues are minor when they do emerge. The high advisory count of 9.5 per car points to age-related wear rather than fundamental design flaws, so budget for routine maintenance and have a pre-purchase inspection focus especially on suspension, brakes, and the exhaust system.
What to check before buying a 2012 Toyota Gt86
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 27.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 1,388 | 88.1% | 1.51 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Toyota Gt86 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2012 Toyota Gt86 vehicles fall between 37,135 and 64,795 miles.
2012 Toyota Gt86 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 1,118 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 86% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2012 Toyota Gt86
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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39.9%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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39.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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28.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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26.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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21.9%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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16.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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15.8%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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15.8%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2012. Counts include advisories and failures.
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