CarVerify

Free Car Check

YE12 UKP

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1791cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

274,446 mi
Last recorded274,446 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 UKP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,791cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 274,446 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 262,991 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 262,991 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 258,357 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 252,909 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 236,139 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 236,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 229,197 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 211,085 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 205,627 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 200,474 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 190,625 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 190,625 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 178,848 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 163,397 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 163,397 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 161,921 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 149,145 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 149,145 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 136,333 miles

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))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 122,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2017 108,623 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 108,623 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 94,590 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 80,923 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 80,892 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 79,397 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 62,058 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
Full Toyota Prius reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YE12 UKP is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,791cc 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 UKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YE12 UKP?

You can check the full history of YE12 UKP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YE12 UKP registered?

YE12 UKP is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is YE12 UKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 UKP shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YE12 UKP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YE12 UKP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.