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YS12 GFX

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

181,754 mi
Last recorded181,754 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 GFX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 181,754 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 176,015 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 167,883 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 163,656 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 163,644 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 157,659 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 153,256 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 141,009 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 140,227 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 127,148 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 114,148 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 113,025 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 97,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2017 84,852 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 83,757 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 68,525 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 55,240 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 47,296 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 36,285 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 27,914 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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YS12 GFX is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YS12 GFX, 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 YS12 GFX registered?

YS12 GFX is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is YS12 GFX safe to buy?

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