2012 Toyota Yaris · 91,178 MOT tests
2012 Toyota Yaris reliability
2012 Toyota Yariss fail 29.1% of first MOT tests, 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 23 Yaris years (91,178 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Yariss: 28.9%)
- 29.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Yariss: 28.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 62,826
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 91,178
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: about average for its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 5.7% of tests fail here (26% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 60% 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 Yaris
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.3%
- Suspension9.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.7%
- Tyres4.7%
- Brakes4.7%
- Body, chassis and structure1.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 5.28%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.2%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Stop lamp not working 3.41%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.3%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.85%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.83%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.43%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.58%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (7.25%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.95%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.86%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.78%)
Other years
Every Toyota Yaris year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Toyota Yaris reliable?
2012 Toyota Yariss fail 29.1% of first MOT tests, 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 23 Yaris years (91,178 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Toyota Yaris MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (5.28% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (5.2% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.41% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Toyota Yaris have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Toyota Yaris shows 62,826 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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