Toyota Yaris (2012)
2012 Toyota Yaris
CarHunch analysed 29,293 real MOT records for the 2012 Toyota Yaris. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2012 Toyota Yaris passes its MOT at 82.2%, slightly above the UK average of 80%, which is a solid result for a 12-year-old car. However, 31.1% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is significantly higher than typical and worth taking seriously during a pre-purchase inspection.
At around 47,000 miles median, these Yaris examples have covered relatively modest distances for their age, suggesting many are light-use or urban cars. The high advisory count (13.5 per vehicle on average) points to minor wear items rather than structural problems—typical of the Yaris's age—but when you see one with fewer than 12 advisories at MOT, you're looking at a well-maintained example worth paying attention to.
What to check before buying a 2012 Toyota Yaris
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.
- ⚠️ 31.1% 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 (85%) | 24,870 | 82.2% | 2.53 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (8%) | 2,229 | 83.6% | 2.28 |
| Diesel (6%) | 1,765 | 80.4% | 2.62 |
| Other (1%) | 219 | 84% | 2.19 |
| Electric (1%) | 204 | 83.5% | 2.27 |
| Fuel Cells (0%) | 3 | 78.1% | 3.33 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Gas (0%) | 1 | 84.6% | 2 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Toyota Yaris 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 vehicles fall between 34,037 and 61,465 miles.
2012 Toyota Yaris — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 26,598 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% 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 Yaris
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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48.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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42.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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37.5%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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36%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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28.9%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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27%
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken
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25.4%
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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24.7%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2012. Counts include advisories and failures.
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