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AJ12 YNV

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,501 mi
Last recorded145,501 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 YNV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 145,501 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 136,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Sep 2025 136,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2024 117,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 101,141 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 89,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 89,180 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 78,333 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 68,686 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 61,125 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 54,158 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 54,158 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 44,163 miles

cut in nsf tyre

stone chip in front screen

Pass 25 Jul 2016 38,582 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 32,299 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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AJ12 YNV is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 112,241 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 Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ12 YNV, 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 14 years old, this Toyota Prius is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ12 YNV is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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