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YG12 LWE

2012 Toyota Prius

White Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

264,999 mi
Last recorded264,999 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 264,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 227,906 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 203,433 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 187,124 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 187,124 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 183,541 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 180,270 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2021 176,256 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 228,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 174,921 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 173,126 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 173,126 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 169,598 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 165,186 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 163,094 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 163,094 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 160,249 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 151,657 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 138,154 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 138,154 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 121,244 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 121,244 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low both side (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2017 109,647 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 89,786 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 89,786 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 84,130 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 76,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 76,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 56,150 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 56,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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 LWE is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LWE, 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 LWE is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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