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YK12 WSY

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

263,279 mi
Last recorded263,279 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 WSY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 263,279 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 246,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 232,689 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 232,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 219,183 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2023 219,009 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 214,265 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))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 214,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 205,768 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 203,882 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 199,849 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 190,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 190,022 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 180,828 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 180,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 166,091 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 149,190 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 135,110 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 120,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cut in sidewall no cords or ply exposed at time of test.

Pass 24 Jun 2017 109,879 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 109,879 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 99,809 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 80,203 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 80,203 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 69,107 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 56,909 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 WSY is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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