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YL61 NWO

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

282,353 mi
Last recorded282,353 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL61 NWO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 282,353 miles

Offside Rear tyre over 20yrs old (April2005)

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Fail 24 Jul 2026 282,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre over 20yrs old (April2005)

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 22 Jan 2026 259,773 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 259,735 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 216,708 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 170,080 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 130,691 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 110,188 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 91,567 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 83,554 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 75,033 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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YL61 NWO is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YL61 NWO, 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 YL61 NWO registered?

YL61 NWO is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 February 2012.

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The MOT history for YL61 NWO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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