Toyota Yaris Tr D 4d (2012)
2012 Toyota Yaris Tr D 4d
CarHunch analysed 155 real MOT records for the 2012 Toyota Yaris Tr D 4d. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2012 Yaris diesel sits noticeably below the UK average with a 71.6% first-time pass rate against the national 80%, suggesting these cars are more prone to needing repairs before MOT. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort entirely, so safety isn't a concern—but you should budget for fixes before test day.
At nearly 98,000 miles on average, these Yaris examples have typical mileage for their age, and the 0.64 failures per vehicle tells you minor wear items are the main issue rather than structural problems. If you're considering one, factor in £300–500 for pre-MOT work and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on routine servicing history, since these diesels clearly respond well to proper maintenance.
What to check before buying a 2012 Toyota Yaris Tr D 4d
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 153 | 71.6% | 0.63 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 2 | 80.4% | 1.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Toyota Yaris Tr D 4d 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 Tr D 4d vehicles fall between 77,549 and 108,528 miles.
2012 Toyota Yaris Tr D 4d — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 101 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% 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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