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YC12 BCE

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

236,210 mi
Last recorded236,210 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 BCE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 236,210 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 223,400 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 209,134 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 191,784 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 182,140 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Offside Rear brake calliper damp, but no signs of a leak

nearside rear and offside rear - both tyres have uneven wear across the tread depth

Fail 30 Apr 2022 182,140 miles

Headlamp aim too low nearside front and offside front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Offside Rear brake calliper damp, but no signs of a leak

nearside rear and offside rear - both tyres have uneven wear across the tread depth

Pass 4 Nov 2021 170,200 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 158,540 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 148,919 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 148,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2019 131,800 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 131,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2019 118,860 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 107,238 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 91,674 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 91,272 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 91,231 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 91,214 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 78,798 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 78,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and has a nail in it

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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YC12 BCE is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC12 BCE, 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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YC12 BCE is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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