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YH12 CYP

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

184,217 mi
Last recorded184,217 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 CYP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2025 184,217 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 183,697 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 183,692 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 156,250 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 154,360 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 153,233 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 152,011 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 147,697 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 127,051 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 108,975 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has damage to side wall

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 89,869 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 66,094 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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YH12 CYP is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YH12 CYP, 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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YH12 CYP is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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