2012 Toyota Corolla ba – 5YFBU4EE4CP016978
Description
This 2012 Toyota Corolla ba (BLUE) comes from a major insurance auction in the USA or Canada. All information on this page is linked to the vehicle’s VIN (5YFBU4EE4CP016978), which helps confirm where the car was listed and what condition it was in at the time of sale.
The photos shown are real auction photos of this exact vehicle. It’s worth reviewing them closely—auction listings don’t always mention every detail, and images often reveal things like scratches, dents, missing trim, or other visible issues.
Technical details
This 2012 Toyota Corolla ba (BLUE) is equipped with an engine designed to balance performance and efficiency. According to the auction listing, the vehicle had 133,486 miles at the time of sale.
Condition and reported damage
At the auction, the following damage was reported:
- Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
- Secondary damage: not provided
Insurance-auction vehicles are typically sold with some form of damage or defect, ranging from minor cosmetic issues to more serious problems. To get the clearest picture, compare the reported damage with the photos.
Additional information
Each listing on our site is connected to the vehicle’s VIN, allowing you to cross-check details such as history, ownership records, and accident/insurance information (where available). This vehicle was listed through a large insurance-auction platform in the United States, which helps ensure the information is traceable.
For the most accurate assessment, review all photos and all listed specifications before making any decisions.
Technical Specifications
| VIN Number | 5YFBU4EE4CP016978 |
|---|---|
| Lot ID | 57130795 |
| Sale Date | 2025-07-14 |
| Color | BLUE |
| Odometer | 133486 |
| Primary Damage | MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES |
VIN Breakdown for 5YFBU4EE4CP016978
Every 17-character VIN encodes specific facts about where and when the vehicle was built. Here is what the VIN 5YFBU4EE4CP016978 reveals about this 2012 Toyota:
| World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) | 5YF |
| Country of manufacture | United States |
| Model year code (10th digit) | C — 2012 |
| Assembly plant code (11th digit) | P |
| Vehicle descriptor section (VDS) | BU4EE |
| VIN check digit (9th) | 4 |
| Production serial number | 016978 |
About This 2012 Toyota Corolla ba
Listed out of the auction yard in *NCS - EASTERN REGION, this 2012 Toyota Corolla ba is catalogued here under VIN 5YFBU4EE4CP016978. Auction records put this car at 133,486 miles with a reported BLUE finish. All of the data here is anchored to the VIN, so it lines up with independent history and title checks.
Understanding the Reported Damage
Minor dents and scratches are cosmetic. This is typically the lightest damage category and the easiest to bring back to retail condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the VIN 5YFBU4EE4CP016978 salvage or auction history?
This page collects the public auction record tied to VIN 5YFBU4EE4CP016978. It indicates the 2012 Toyota Corolla ba passed through a North American insurance or salvage auction, where the photos and reported damage shown here were recorded.
Where was this 2012 Toyota Corolla ba located?
The most recent auction listing placed this vehicle at *NCS - EASTERN REGION. Auction locations can change if a car is relisted.
Can I get a full history report for VIN 5YFBU4EE4CP016978?
Yes. Enter the VIN 5YFBU4EE4CP016978 into the search box at the top of the page to pull the available history, and cross-reference it with an independent provider for title and odometer records.
Are the photos of this exact car?
Yes — the images on this page are the original auction photos captured for VIN 5YFBU4EE4CP016978, not stock photography.
Market analysis for this 2012 Toyota Corolla ba
We hold 36 comparable Toyota Corolla ba auction results from 2010–2014. Across those sales the average price was $1,949, ranging from $525 to $3,400.
This particular car sold for $1,950 — 0.1% above the comparable average. That places it close to the middle of the market for this model and period.
Its recorded odometer reading of 133,486 miles compares with an average of 149,741 miles across the comparable group — roughly 16,255 miles less.
The most frequently reported primary damage among comparable Corolla ba listings is Front End (38 of the group).
Figures are calculated from CarFinderVIN's own record of auction results and refresh as new sales are added.