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DV12 YDS

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

285,601 mi
Last recorded285,601 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 YDS
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 285,601 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 270,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 253,375 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and brake pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2021 229,724 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2021 217,304 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 206,183 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2020 194,596 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 194,596 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 186,931 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2019 170,312 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2019 170,290 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2019 159,118 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 148,500 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 139,394 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 139,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2017 125,853 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 113,226 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 98,398 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 97,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 64,437 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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DV12 YDS is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 DV12 YDS, 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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DV12 YDS is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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