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YK62 YJS

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

228,401 mi
Last recorded228,401 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 YJS
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 228,401 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2026 228,401 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 221,250 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 221,250 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 214,701 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 187,546 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 174,694 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 174,694 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 161,486 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 161,486 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Both Side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 149,199 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 149,199 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 134,462 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 122,420 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 104,655 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 98,700 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 85,938 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 85,938 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside wing mirror indicator lens cracked

Pass 1 May 2018 77,810 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 65,989 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 55,414 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 46,827 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 39,260 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 35,771 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 35,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 28,690 miles

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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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YK62 YJS is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc 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 YK62 YJS, 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 YK62 YJS registered?

YK62 YJS is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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