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Y40 UBF

2012 Toyota Prius

White Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

111,332 mi
Last recorded111,332 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 UBF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 111,332 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 111,332 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 102,307 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 95,606 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 89,022 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 81,660 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 75,669 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 61,341 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 53,586 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 45,020 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 45,020 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 37,349 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 31,719 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 25,959 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 21,474 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 18,357 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 16,918 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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Y40 UBF is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y40 UBF, 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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Y40 UBF is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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