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YE12 FXD

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,846 mi
Last recorded147,846 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 FXD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 147,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 135,451 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 332,048 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 332,048 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 306,551 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 306,551 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 290,535 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 288,971 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 288,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 259,804 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 259,804 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 239,113 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 325,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 287,372 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 287,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bothside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2019 260,286 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 260,286 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 233,727 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 231,192 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 200,171 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 200,171 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 173,599 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 173,599 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 142,271 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 122,702 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 122,702 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 107,125 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 83,201 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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YE12 FXD is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YE12 FXD, 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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YE12 FXD is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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