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YG12 HXU

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

284,092 mi
Last recorded284,092 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 HXU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 284,092 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 279,475 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive slightly oil marks around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 263,121 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 256,172 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 242,777 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 223,522 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 199,522 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 173,964 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 173,964 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 161,445 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 157,000 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 145,181 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 145,181 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 127,533 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 127,533 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 110,109 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 110,109 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 105,538 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 HXU is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YG12 HXU, 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 HXU registered?

YG12 HXU is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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