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YK12 WSL

2012 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

260,832 mi
Last recorded260,832 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 WSL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 260,832 miles

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Fail 30 Jan 2026 260,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 4 Jun 2025 249,094 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 227,244 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 216,236 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Nov 2023 216,232 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to osr (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2022 184,943 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all 4 tyre rims damaged

osr tire has a cut

Fail 1 Dec 2022 184,943 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all 4 tyre rims damaged

osr tire has a cut

Pass 11 Apr 2022 174,888 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 164,735 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 164,129 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 164,129 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 152,141 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 145,039 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 145,039 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 121,208 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 114,483 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 114,483 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 113,793 miles

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 6 Jul 2017 104,180 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 91,079 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 91,079 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 82,175 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 79,350 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 75,098 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 WSL is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WSL, 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 WSL registered?

YK12 WSL is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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