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YG12 HXE

2012 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

248,770 mi
Last recorded248,770 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 HXE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 248,770 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 236,240 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 222,686 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 207,362 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 196,375 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 186,495 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) intermediate shaft

Fail 23 Feb 2022 186,495 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) intermediate shaft

Pass 9 Mar 2021 159,698 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 143,946 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 115,401 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 89,452 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 60,806 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 31,025 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 24,822 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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YG12 HXE is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 YG12 HXE, 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 YG12 HXE registered?

YG12 HXE is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YG12 HXE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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