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YCZ 2427

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,215 mi
Last recorded90,215 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCZ 2427
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 90,215 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SUB-AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDER CAR CORRODED,CHASSIS AND SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2026 90,215 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function CASING CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function CASING CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL CHASSIS AND INNER SILLS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 87,656 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension components and mountings both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 77,766 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 68,654 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2022 56,195 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 45,584 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 45,019 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 45,019 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front 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))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 44,470 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust brkt at rear broken, not insecure

underside and components corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2018 43,169 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 43,169 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 39,406 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 39,365 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pads at both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 31,428 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 23,716 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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YCZ 2427 is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YCZ 2427, 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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What year was YCZ 2427 registered?

YCZ 2427 is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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