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YB12 EXE

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

351,287 mi
Last recorded351,287 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 EXE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 351,287 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 314,263 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 314,263 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 282,431 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 282,431 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 277,390 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 266,834 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 266,832 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 258,067 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 247,495 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 235,374 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 235,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 225,993 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 219,010 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 205,350 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 193,542 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 193,542 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 192,436 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 178,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 174,250 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 174,250 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 162,889 miles

Deep cut on offside front tyre outer wall

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside and offside front brake discs badly worn

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 148,827 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 131,539 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 101,241 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 101,241 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 78,283 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 78,283 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 67,702 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 56,692 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 42,222 miles

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

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

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 EXE is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 EXE, 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 EXE is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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