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YE12 UKL

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

228,727 mi
Last recorded228,727 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 UKL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 228,727 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 215,259 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 201,783 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 183,209 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 183,189 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 167,364 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 144,125 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 128,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 109,764 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 78,365 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 41,966 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 26,033 miles

under cover fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 22,605 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 22,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UKL is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UKL, 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 UKL is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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