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YG12 ZXP

2012 Toyota Prius

White Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

223,022 mi
Last recorded223,022 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 ZXP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 223,022 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 217,984 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 208,673 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 208,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2024 204,968 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 3 Apr 2024 204,968 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 196,910 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 196,651 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Nail in tyre both 215/45r17 ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 176,232 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 158,763 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 139,416 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 131,634 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 114,211 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 99,180 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 92,737 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2018 79,086 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 71,044 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 65,250 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 58,429 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 47,661 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 45,155 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 26,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZXP is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ZXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG12 ZXP registered?

YG12 ZXP is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is YG12 ZXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 ZXP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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