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YE12 FYA

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

228,767 mi
Last recorded228,767 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 FYA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 228,767 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 228,765 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed door (0.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2025 228,371 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to nearshore rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2024 222,184 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 222,144 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 193,770 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 180,782 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 177,663 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 177,663 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 170,208 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2021 157,691 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 146,051 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 138,168 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 131,404 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 116,380 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 101,056 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 83,024 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 69,370 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 69,370 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 64,410 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 59,931 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 59,931 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 55,562 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 54,481 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 54,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 44,186 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 36,337 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 36,311 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 FYA is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YE12 FYA, 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 FYA is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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