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YP12 PGK

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

231,335 mi
Last recorded231,335 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 PGK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 231,335 miles

Rear underbody and suspension components has underseal applied

Fail 29 Sep 2025 231,333 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Underbody suspension area and components corroded and inner sills

Pass 23 Sep 2024 229,149 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Underbody and suspension components has general rust

Fail 23 Sep 2024 229,149 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Underbody and suspension components has general rust

Pass 16 Sep 2023 217,352 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 189,960 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 149,650 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 29 Sep 2021 149,650 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 24 Aug 2020 131,967 miles

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

Fail 24 Aug 2020 131,967 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 102,361 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 73,264 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 70,623 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 50,303 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 30,734 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 23,315 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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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YP12 PGK is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YP12 PGK, 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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YP12 PGK is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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