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YA12 PBU

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests32 (24 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

271,718 mi
Last recorded271,718 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 PBU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

24 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 271,718 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 261,833 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 238,471 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 234,170 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 234,162 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 228,671 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 220,123 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 206,735 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 206,735 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 severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 199,106 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 199,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 188,674 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 188,595 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 183,759 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 183,759 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 170,351 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 169,602 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 157,085 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 157,085 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 148,199 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 148,199 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 142,916 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 128,113 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 128,113 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 118,671 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 112,756 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 105,094 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 96,169 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 90,741 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 90,739 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 90,374 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 77,202 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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YA12 PBU is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA12 PBU, 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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YA12 PBU is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 August 2012.

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