2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Toyota GT86 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,176 MOT tests in 2024. 77.7% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

121Well above average
Passed first time77.7%
Failed or needed repairs22.3%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,176 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    33 marked dangerous
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    15 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    17 marked dangerous
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.9%
  8. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.9%
  9. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.9%
  10. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics8.1%
  2. Emissions & leaks7.2%
  3. Suspension5.4%
  4. Brakes4.9%
  5. Tyres4.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  7. Body & chassis1.4%
  8. Steering1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.4%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Toyota GT86?

In 2024, 77.7% of 2012 Toyota GT86 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,176 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Toyota GT86?

The most common failure reasons were catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Toyota GT86 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 121, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).