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GJ12 YJW

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

199,036 mi
Last recorded199,036 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 YJW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 199,036 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 199,036 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 190,487 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 190,487 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 182,314 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 173,760 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 158,548 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 158,548 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 143,170 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 133,303 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 124,041 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 117,441 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 114,563 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 106,188 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 99,576 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 82,847 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 59,942 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 59,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 26,820 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 3,501 miles

NSF tyre perished on sidewall

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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GJ12 YJW is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GJ12 YJW, 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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What year was GJ12 YJW registered?

GJ12 YJW is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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