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YG12 LVX

2012 Toyota Prius

White Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

304,270 mi
Last recorded304,270 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 LVX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 304,270 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 293,406 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 281,173 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 281,173 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 271,783 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 271,773 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp missing dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 264,369 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 247,420 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 233,586 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 233,586 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 222,681 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 215,272 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 204,501 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 194,685 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 185,773 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 173,987 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 173,987 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 157,659 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 142,125 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 142,125 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 125,813 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 113,333 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Mar 2015 89,579 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 89,579 miles

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

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 LVX is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LVX, 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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YG12 LVX is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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