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YD12 FFH

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

275,879 mi
Last recorded275,879 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 FFH
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 275,879 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 275,879 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 253,851 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 253,846 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 232,847 miles

Nearside Front tyre over 10yrs old (April2008)

Offside Front tyre over 10yrs old (February2008)

fuel tank exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Fail 10 Apr 2025 232,643 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror damaged around side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre over 10yrs old (April2008)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre over 10yrs old (February2008)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 11 Oct 2024 206,153 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 206,147 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired bent likely to snap off (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 171,155 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 170,762 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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 10 Oct 2023 144,612 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 143,687 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 116,039 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 115,969 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 93,695 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on interior of lamp lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Nov 2020 93,504 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 74,124 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 217,324 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 191,009 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 169,686 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 131,176 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre has minor damage to outer wall

Pass 17 Apr 2015 74,287 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 22,736 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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YD12 FFH is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black 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 YD12 FFH, 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 YD12 FFH registered?

YD12 FFH is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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