2012 Toyota Vitz · 1,531 MOT tests
2012 Toyota Vitz reliability
2012 Toyota Vitzs fail 12.8% of first MOT tests, 50% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 2 Vitz years (1,531 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Vitzs: 12.6%)
- 12.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Vitzs: 12.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 50% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 41,865
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,531
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 65% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Strong point: brakes, 75% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Toyota Vitz
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8%
- Suspension3.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3%
- Tyres1.7%
- Brakes1.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.44%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Obligatory rear fog lamp missing 1.31%
A rear fog lamp the car must have is missing, so it is illegal to drive until one is fitted.
Rear fog lamp not steady red 0.98%
A rear fog lamp that is not steady red can confuse following drivers, so the bulb or wiring needs checking.
Rear fog lamp switch missing 0.91%
Without a working fog lamp switch, the fog lamps cannot be used properly, so the switch needs fitting or repair.
Rear fog lamp not working 0.72%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.72%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.07%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.74%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.5%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (0.98%) · Headlamp lens has a coating (0.91%) · Brake discs showing some wear (0.46%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Toyota Vitz reliable?
2012 Toyota Vitzs fail 12.8% of first MOT tests, 50% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 2 Vitz years (1,531 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Toyota Vitz MOT?
Most often anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (1.44% of tests), obligatory rear fog lamp missing (1.31% of tests), rear fog lamp not steady red (0.98% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Toyota Vitz have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Toyota Vitz shows 41,865 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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