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YF12 GRK

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

186,093 mi
Last recorded186,093 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 GRK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 186,093 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 179,158 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 170,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 163,189 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 155,171 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 155,171 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2020 144,702 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 144,702 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 135,895 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 122,485 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 97,247 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 87,453 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 73,849 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 58,882 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 58,882 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 44,886 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 44,608 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

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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YF12 GRK is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YF12 GRK, 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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What year was YF12 GRK registered?

YF12 GRK is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is YF12 GRK safe to buy?

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