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YB12 EXD

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

252,742 mi
Last recorded252,742 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 EXD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 252,742 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 233,997 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 229,678 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 207,256 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 185,677 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 185,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 173,342 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 149,246 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 143,809 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 129,960 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 129,960 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 111,631 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 89,538 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 89,538 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 76,260 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 76,260 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 57,400 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 57,400 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 37,144 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 33,789 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 25,163 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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YB12 EXD is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YB12 EXD, 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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YB12 EXD is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 2 July 2012.

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