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YC61 YJP

2012 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

204,065 mi
Last recorded204,065 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 YJP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 204,065 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 203,514 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 202,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 202,445 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 198,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch missing. ()

Fail 28 Jan 2022 198,718 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch missing. ()

Pass 28 Jan 2021 195,274 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 195,274 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 192,313 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Feb 2020 192,313 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 184,570 miles

Front front head lamps glass deteriorated advisory

Front slight play on steering suspect from lower steering shaft

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 164,684 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 164,584 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 139,802 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Pass 4 Apr 2017 115,803 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 95,754 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 70,551 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 70,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dipped beam bulb incorrectly fitted -refit and test (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 52,707 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 52,707 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Lever pedal rubber missing (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle Wiring loom fouling brake pedal and parkbrake pedal (3.3.A.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2015 36,722 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 36,591 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 35,687 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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YC61 YJP is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YC61 YJP, 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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YC61 YJP is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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