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LY12 YPR

2012 Toyota Prius Plus

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,055 mi
Last recorded161,055 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius Plus105,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 YPR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius Plus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 161,055 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2026 161,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 145,422 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 145,422 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 128,861 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 128,861 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 110,862 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 103,729 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 103,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 92,089 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 92,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 81,099 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 81,099 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 67,176 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 67,154 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius Plus?

Based on 31,088 MOT tests across 2,724 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
21,928
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,724
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 58
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LY12 YPR is a 2012 Toyota Prius Plus in Grey with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Prius Plus models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 105,033 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 Plus fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY12 YPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius Plus typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Prius Plus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LY12 YPR registered?

LY12 YPR is a 2012 Toyota Prius Plus, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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