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YF61 KJX

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

232,944 mi
Last recorded232,944 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 KJX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 232,944 miles

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

steering colomn clicking

Pass 17 Jul 2024 213,014 miles

Bad knocking from the steering

Fail 15 Jul 2024 212,900 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Bad knocking from the steering

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 201,591 miles

vehicle knocking when going over bumps

Fail 7 Jul 2023 201,462 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear heat shild insecure

vehicle knocking when going over bumps

Pass 5 Aug 2022 167,559 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 137,204 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 137,204 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 124,758 miles

CHIP ON WINDSCREEN ZONE B UPPER

Pass 25 Aug 2020 120,197 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 117,499 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 111,508 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 111,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 105,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 87,782 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 81,723 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 81,720 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 74,084 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 71,409 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 68,262 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2016 65,860 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 58,063 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 46,048 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 46,048 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 35,023 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 34,988 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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YF61 KJX is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YF61 KJX, 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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YF61 KJX is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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