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YR12 UON

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1791cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

156,996 mi
Last recorded156,996 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 UON
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,791cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 156,996 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 156,996 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 156,776 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 151,868 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 138,301 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 120,396 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 109,430 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 109,430 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2021 98,204 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 90,175 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 90,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 83,217 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 82,673 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 81,000 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 76,312 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 75,231 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 75,231 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 68,721 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 67,342 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 65,231 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 58,673 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 55,312 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 51,453 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 42,341 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 33,121 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 131,127 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 131,127 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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YR12 UON is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,791cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 YR12 UON, 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 YR12 UON registered?

YR12 UON is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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