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YD12 ZXU

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

287,443 mi
Last recorded287,443 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 ZXU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 287,443 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 266,362 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 256,253 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 242,934 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 231,032 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 230,770 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 230,654 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 225,316 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 218,321 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front brake pedal very spongy

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2019 218,319 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front brake pedal very spongy

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2018 203,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2018 194,716 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2018 194,716 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2018 191,406 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 172,132 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 172,130 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2017 157,350 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2017 135,509 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 135,503 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 121,190 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 105,970 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 105,968 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 96,502 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 81,528 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 68,589 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 ZXU is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,797cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 YD12 ZXU, 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 ZXU registered?

YD12 ZXU is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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