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YP12 UGS

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1791cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,900 mi
Last recorded201,900 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 UGS
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,791cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 201,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 198,055 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 189,864 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 180,247 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 168,978 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 160,290 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 159,592 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 152,755 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 151,083 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 151,083 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 149,260 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 121,396 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 106,504 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 106,504 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 95,737 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 95,087 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 92,367 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 86,628 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 86,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 83,207 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 77,212 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 77,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 70,872 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 64,718 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 64,783 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 UGS is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,791cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UGS, 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 YP12 UGS registered?

YP12 UGS is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 August 2012.

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