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YH12 LCN

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

307,107 mi
Last recorded307,107 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 307,107 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x2 (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 296,442 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 281,889 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 254,545 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 239,907 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 230,814 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 221,840 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 208,873 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 190,406 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 173,166 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 155,678 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 154,197 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive a/c condenser leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 154,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive a/c condenser leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Misaligned low pressure, not sufficient fluid to windscreen

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 140,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering column lower shaft Worn, but not excessively

Fail 17 Dec 2018 140,251 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering column lower shaft Worn, but not excessively

Pass 2 Jul 2018 126,640 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 112,907 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit & Outer edges Bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 98,532 miles

Steering column has slight play

Fail 5 Jul 2017 98,532 miles

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

Steering column has slight play

Pass 4 Jan 2017 84,679 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 72,848 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 60,145 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 50,974 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 47,287 miles

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

both front wipers wearing

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 LCN is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LCN, 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 LCN is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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