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YC62 GYA

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

285,512 mi
Last recorded285,512 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 GYA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 285,512 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 285,512 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 260,323 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 242,885 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 236,505 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 222,845 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 205,365 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 192,167 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 192,165 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 180,487 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 159,898 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 153,035 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 139,619 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 127,323 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 123,393 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 123,393 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/side and o/side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 103,345 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 103,345 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 80,727 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 59,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YC62 GYA is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue 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 YC62 GYA, 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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YC62 GYA is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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