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YF12 OEW

2012 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

248,150 mi
Last recorded248,150 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 OEW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 248,150 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 237,440 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 209,456 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 172,587 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 155,086 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 146,147 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 140,422 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 132,189 miles

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

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 27 Jun 2019 124,679 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 118,401 miles

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 6 Dec 2018 117,253 miles

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 7 Jun 2018 111,195 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 111,195 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 104,151 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 97,717 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 93,293 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 93,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 86,322 miles

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Pass 19 Dec 2015 73,489 miles

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Pass 5 Sep 2015 64,857 miles

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VEIW

Fail 5 Sep 2015 64,857 miles

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

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

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VEIW

Pass 2 Jan 2015 40,639 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 OEW is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 OEW, 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 OEW is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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