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YC12 KFU

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

242,502 mi
Last recorded242,502 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 KFU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 242,502 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2025 242,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 238,320 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 230,674 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 210,167 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 210,167 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 193,845 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 181,273 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 168,290 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 142,881 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 142,881 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 136,101 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2020 136,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 133,399 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 129,396 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 113,421 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 96,115 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 90,106 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 78,079 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 73,112 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 68,343 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 65,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 50,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

has chip in windscreen over 10 mm in zone"A" but not in line of sight of the road

has sticker in zone "A" but not in line of sight of the road

Fail 4 Jun 2015 50,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

has chip in windscreen over 10 mm in zone"A" but not in line of sight of the road

has sticker in zone "A" but not in line of sight of the road

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 KFU is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YC12 KFU, 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 KFU is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 2 July 2012.

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