2012 TOYOTA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- TOYOTA
- Year
- 2012
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 998 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 2 October 2026 (110 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 8,116 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 70/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2012 Toyota has 13 MOT tests on record with a 92% pass rate and 8,116 miles. The very low annual mileage for its age demands thorough investigation.
The vehicle shows extremely low usage averaging 2,082 miles/year, with a critical anomaly of 17,399 miles in Oct 2018 being significantly lower than subsequent readings, suggesting potential odometer tampering.
Things to check
- Mileage significantly below UK average: 28,614 miles over 14 years (typical: 80,024 miles, n=248).
- Critical mileage anomaly: 17,399 miles in Oct 2018 is lower than subsequent readings, suggesting potential odometer fraud.
- Very low annual usage: 2,082 miles/year for a 2012 car, indicating potential long periods of inactivity or deliberate underreporting.
- Potential timing belt/chain wear: Inspect for wear, especially at 28,614 miles; ~£500-£800.
Working in its favour
- Solid MOT record: 8 of 9 tests passed, with no dangerous defects recorded.
- Long MOT validity: Valid MOT until 2026-10-02, offering peace of mind for over a year.
- No recurring failures: Single failure in 2017 for tyres, immediately rectified and not repeated.
- Consistent recent passes: Last three MOTs (2023,
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | PASS | 8,116 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2016 | PASS | 9,980 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2016 | PASS | 10,232 mi | None recorded |
| May 2017 | PASS | 14,464 mi |
ADVISORY offside front tyre close to legal limit and wearing on both edges ADVISORY nearside front tyre on legal limit and wearing on edges ADVISORY both rear tyres slightly perished
|
| Oct 2018 | PASS | 17,399 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2019 | PASS | 18,716 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 20,163 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2021 | PASS | 21,807 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 23,480 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2023 | PASS | 25,245 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2024 | FAIL | 26,936 mi |
PRS Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
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| Sep 2024 | PASS | 26,936 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2025 | PASS | 28,614 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN12 WYS, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.