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AY61 XBU

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1791cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

227,402 mi
Last recorded227,402 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 XBU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,791cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 227,402 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 227,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 222,960 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 218,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2024 218,417 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 214,975 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2023 214,975 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 198,673 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 193,375 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 193,375 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2021 176,403 miles
Pass 9 May 2021 174,858 miles
Fail 9 May 2021 174,858 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 158,976 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 145,876 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 145,281 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 139,889 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 139,853 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 23 Apr 2019 128,460 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 116,702 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 116,702 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 100,493 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 84,497 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 74,695 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 61,178 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 51,384 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 38,512 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 35,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2015 29,461 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 17,967 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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AY61 XBU is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,791cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 AY61 XBU, 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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AY61 XBU is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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