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12 YF

2009 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,445 mi
Last recorded153,445 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 YF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2025 153,445 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 149,274 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 144,787 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 139,313 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 132,867 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 129,052 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 112,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 106,692 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 100,260 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 86,647 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 73,556 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 55,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Aug 2012 44,377 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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12 YF is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 98,016 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 12 YF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Toyota Prius is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 12 YF registered?

12 YF is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 October 2009.

Is 12 YF safe to buy?

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