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YK12 DEP

2012 Toyota Prius

Purple Hybrid electric (clean) 1790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,937 mi
Last recorded123,937 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 DEP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 123,937 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 110,758 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2025 110,758 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 102,851 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 102,851 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 90,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 84,983 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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YK12 DEP is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Purple with a 1,790cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YK12 DEP, 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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What year was YK12 DEP registered?

YK12 DEP is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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