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YA12 VDR

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

238,655 mi
Last recorded238,655 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 VDR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 238,655 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 231,789 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 225,343 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 216,695 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 208,538 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 198,987 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 181,233 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 175,836 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 169,255 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 169,255 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 145,820 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 144,103 miles

Electronic stability control wiring damaged but not excessively (7.12 (b))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay to be checked as well as under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 2 Jan 2018 137,881 miles

Rear both rear tyres wearing bald

Pass 1 Jul 2017 115,251 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 115,251 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 98,441 miles

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2016 52,596 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 52,596 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 64,822 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 47,881 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 VDR is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YA12 VDR, 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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What year was YA12 VDR registered?

YA12 VDR is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 August 2012.

Is YA12 VDR safe to buy?

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