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FJ61 TPU

2012 Toyota Vitz

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,574 mi
Last recorded170,574 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Vitz50,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ61 TPU
MakeToyota
ModelVitz
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 170,574 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside - Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer edge of treaded section

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside and offside front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2025 170,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside - Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer edge of treaded section

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside and offside front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2024 156,609 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 151,973 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear tyres tread stepping slightly

slight handbrake travel

wiper blade poor

Fail 26 Jul 2023 151,973 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear tyres tread stepping slightly

slight handbrake travel

wiper blade poor

Pass 1 Aug 2022 136,359 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 114,418 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 101,929 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

How Reliable is the Toyota Vitz?

Based on 9,901 MOT tests across 2,540 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
4,121
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,540
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 71
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FJ61 TPU is a 2012 Toyota Vitz in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Vitz models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 50,947 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Vitz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ61 TPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Vitz typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Vitz is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ61 TPU registered?

FJ61 TPU is a 2012 Toyota Vitz, first registered on 1 January 2012.

Is FJ61 TPU safe to buy?

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