Toyota Yaris Sr Vvt I (2012)
2012 Toyota Yaris Sr Vvt I
CarHunch analysed 109 real MOT records for the 2012 Toyota Yaris Sr Vvt I. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2012 Toyota Yaris SR VVT-I is reliably meeting the MOT standard—a first-time pass rate of 79.2% sits right in line with the UK average of 80%, and reassuringly, none of the 109 vehicles analysed have ever recorded a dangerous defect. At around 59,000 miles median age, these Yaris examples are running light for their age, and the 0.46 average failures per vehicle suggests they're holding up well mechanically with virtually no advisory items flagged. This is a solid, low-maintenance proposition: before buying one, confirm full service history and a recent MOT pass, then drive knowing this generation has earned its reputation for dependability.
What to check before buying a 2012 Toyota Yaris Sr Vvt I
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.
- 📄 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (85%) | 93 | 92.1% | 0.52 |
| Petrol (15%) | 16 | 4.5% | 0.13 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Toyota Yaris Sr Vvt I 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 Yaris Sr Vvt I vehicles fall between 41,880 and 82,094 miles.
2012 Toyota Yaris Sr Vvt I — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 70 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 82% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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