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YH12 EHO

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

225,395 mi
Last recorded225,395 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 EHO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 225,395 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2024 225,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 219,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 212,824 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 193,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 182,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 168,721 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Light crack.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 166,125 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 144,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 116,126 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 116,126 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 97,950 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 97,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 85,975 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 68,818 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 68,818 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 59,087 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 44,778 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 31,416 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 25,140 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Mar 2015 20,631 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 EHO is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YH12 EHO, 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 EHO is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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