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YK12 DFT

2012 Toyota Prius Plus

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

193,144 mi
Last recorded193,144 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius Plus105,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 DFT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius Plus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 193,144 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 193,104 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2025 177,437 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 177,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2025 156,614 miles

Offside Front tyre over 10yrs old (December 2009)

Pass 1 Jul 2024 144,342 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 143,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 127,148 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 127,148 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 101,110 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 101,012 miles

Offside Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 99,841 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius Plus?

Based on 31,088 MOT tests across 2,724 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
21,928
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,724
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 58
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YK12 DFT is a 2012 Toyota Prius Plus in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Prius Plus models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 105,033 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 Plus fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK12 DFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius Plus typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Prius Plus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YK12 DFT registered?

YK12 DFT is a 2012 Toyota Prius Plus, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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