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YA12 PHK

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

285,763 mi
Last recorded285,763 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 285,763 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 271,910 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 259,168 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 200,356 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 173,463 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 173,463 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 160,391 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 160,391 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 146,991 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 139,019 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 137,930 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 129,325 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 117,328 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 103,265 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 92,418 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 92,418 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 81,374 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 81,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2017 70,883 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 70,883 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 58,285 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 58,285 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 47,129 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 45,639 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 34,161 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 14,555 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 14,292 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 PHK is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PHK, 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 PHK is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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