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YF12 LZX

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

304,332 mi
Last recorded304,332 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 LZX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 304,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 296,840 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 286,350 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 279,130 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 279,130 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 268,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 255,657 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 244,880 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 244,001 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 236,291 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 236,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 202,912 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2020 199,478 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2020 201,345 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 178,145 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 165,561 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 147,197 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 129,690 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 115,937 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 115,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 101,275 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 100,139 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 100,139 miles

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 90,315 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 90,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 74,986 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 72,608 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 56,167 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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YF12 LZX is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc 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 YF12 LZX, 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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YF12 LZX is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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