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YC12 KFV

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,108 mi
Last recorded159,108 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 KFV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 159,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 159,108 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing x2 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 163,217 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 163,217 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 159,108 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 271,206 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 157,198 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 155,994 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 152,184 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 152,184 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 150,169 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 141,190 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 141,190 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 131,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 122,689 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 122,689 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 111,599 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 111,595 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 96,614 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 86,436 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 74,103 miles

ofs front tyre has s cut

Fail 22 Jun 2017 74,103 miles

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

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

ofs front tyre has s cut

Pass 2 Mar 2017 61,436 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 61,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 44,757 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 44,050 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 38,268 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 29,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2015 28,737 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 28,351 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 KFV is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KFV, 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 KFV is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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