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AU12 YSR

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

231,144 mi
Last recorded231,144 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 YSR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 231,144 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 204,468 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 167,779 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 142,679 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 142,679 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 113,705 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 89,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 81,143 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT DISCS LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR DISCS CORRODED AND SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS VERY LOW 2MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 81,143 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH INOPERATIVE (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions NEARSIDE FRONT INSIDE OUT (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively OFFSIDE FRONT SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT DISCS LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR DISCS CORRODED AND SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS VERY LOW 2MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 66,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 66,239 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 54,713 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 43,298 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished chunk out of side wall

Offside Front tyre heavily cracked perished

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2015 27,662 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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AU12 YSR is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AU12 YSR, 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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AU12 YSR is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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