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YK62 YKG

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

267,013 mi
Last recorded267,013 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 YKG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 267,013 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 262,100 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 259,233 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 246,571 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 234,751 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 223,875 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 223,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 222,148 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 214,584 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 214,584 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 199,138 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 186,506 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 175,275 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 173,286 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 159,077 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 145,324 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 132,671 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 132,358 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 125,669 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 125,183 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 112,866 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 104,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 95,368 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 95,368 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 86,048 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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YK62 YKG is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YKG, 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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YK62 YKG is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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