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YB12 NKS

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

270,001 mi
Last recorded270,001 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 NKS
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 270,001 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides sill trays fitted signs of corrosion on inner sills (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 235,169 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 205,069 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 175,051 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 148,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 148,461 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 135,027 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 117,559 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 94,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 78,842 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 62,198 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 45,253 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 33,492 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 33,006 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 26,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NKS is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YB12 NKS, 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 NKS is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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