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YE12 XRC

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,232 mi
Last recorded176,232 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 XRC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 176,232 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 243,067 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 199,801 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 163,919 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 163,917 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2022 148,544 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 148,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 140,695 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 133,446 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 128,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front MIDDLE TREAD 1,6M

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front MIDDLE TREAD 1.6M

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 128,157 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front MIDDLE TREAD 1,6M

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front MIDDLE TREAD 1.6M

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 125,338 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 117,468 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 108,268 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 101,543 miles

Nearside wing slight damage

Fail 22 Aug 2018 101,543 miles

Nearside wing slight damage

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 93,645 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 83,075 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 74,781 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 65,081 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 64,926 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 64,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 64,907 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre outer tread has a cut no code exposed

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has some damage

Offside Rear tyre inner and outer edge wearing smooth

Pass 20 May 2015 49,028 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 XRC is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,795cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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