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YE12 ZDO

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

313,093 mi
Last recorded313,093 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 313,093 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 291,686 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has an air leak

Fail 26 Sep 2024 291,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre has an air leak

Pass 11 Jun 2024 281,241 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside Rear Screw in nearside rear tyre.

Under body covers fitted.

Fail 10 Jun 2024 281,225 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside Rear Screw in nearside rear tyre.

Under body covers fitted.

Pass 2 Feb 2024 270,385 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to engine covers fitted.

Unable to fully inspect due to under body covers fitted.

Fail 29 Jan 2024 270,309 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing One wheel nut missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to engine covers fitted.

Unable to fully inspect due to under body covers fitted.

Pass 19 Oct 2023 269,579 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Sep 2022 257,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 240,367 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 221,930 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 221,607 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 213,007 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 194,355 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 176,909 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 165,677 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 154,429 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2017 144,141 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 144,141 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 125,505 miles
Fail 1 May 2017 124,899 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 109,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Nov 2016 109,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2016 88,256 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 86,912 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2016 86,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 70,661 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 ZDO is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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