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YM61 PGE

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,754 mi
Last recorded176,754 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM61 PGE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 176,754 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 176,730 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2026 168,331 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 147,463 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 128,265 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 127,840 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 108,289 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 87,743 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 71,797 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 71,680 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 71,345 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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YM61 PGE is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,799cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YM61 PGE, 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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YM61 PGE is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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