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YC12 CGE

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,150 mi
Last recorded184,150 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 CGE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 184,150 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 174,660 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 168,437 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 165,806 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 165,806 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 150,850 miles

knocking noise in steering

Pass 18 Mar 2022 141,343 miles

knocking in steering wheel.

Fail 18 Mar 2022 141,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

knocking in steering wheel.

Pass 24 Sep 2021 128,578 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 128,578 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2021 122,332 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 122,332 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 118,861 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 118,861 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2019 96,882 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 95,971 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 91,805 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 75,193 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 70,162 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 57,373 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 55,221 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 50,332 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 29,529 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 28,461 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 21,154 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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YC12 CGE is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 CGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC12 CGE registered?

YC12 CGE is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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