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YO12 PVX

2012 Toyota Prius

Green Hybrid electric (clean) 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,486 mi
Last recorded161,486 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO12 PVX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 161,486 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2026 161,486 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 147,182 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 136,564 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 127,262 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 127,066 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 114,982 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 100,122 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 81,965 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 73,356 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 35,747 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 33,150 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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YO12 PVX is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,400cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YO12 PVX, 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 YO12 PVX registered?

YO12 PVX is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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