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YP12 XJK

2012 Toyota Prius

White Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,763 mi
Last recorded165,763 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 XJK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 165,763 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 165,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 161,663 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 161,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 151,365 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 151,365 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 132,850 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 121,934 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jan 2022 121,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2021 103,695 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 103,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 103,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65 15 h (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 89,945 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2018 76,353 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 58,843 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 55,485 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 46,592 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 XJK is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XJK, 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 XJK is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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