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YA12 RWJ

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

238,879 mi
Last recorded238,879 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 RWJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 238,879 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 223,877 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 201,705 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 190,431 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 173,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 160,680 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 149,102 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 149,102 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 139,267 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 131,270 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 128,358 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 116,212 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 116,212 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 104,347 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 104,347 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 92,578 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 78,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2017 67,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 56,733 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 43,412 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 43,412 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 42,579 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + cuts (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 42,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + cuts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 34,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 RWJ is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 RWJ, 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 RWJ is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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