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YP12 PXM

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

203,106 mi
Last recorded203,106 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 PXM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 203,106 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 169,345 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 126,393 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 126,391 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 120,990 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 109,788 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 102,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 102,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 99,488 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 97,128 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2019 83,489 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 81,504 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 81,504 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 73,110 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 67,176 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 67,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 48,260 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 48,257 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 35,234 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 24,300 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 23,534 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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YP12 PXM is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PXM, 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 PXM is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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