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YS12 XLE

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

192,328 mi
Last recorded192,328 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 XLE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 192,328 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 192,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2022 187,596 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 185,021 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 154,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 150,560 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 131,068 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 110,840 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 107,507 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 105,857 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 103,957 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 92,983 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 92,983 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 89,888 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 89,888 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))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 85,267 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 81,137 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 76,370 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 69,370 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 46,525 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 46,525 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 41,669 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 41,456 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 XLE is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 XLE, 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 XLE registered?

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

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