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YS12 XLJ

2012 Toyota Prius

White Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

235,890 mi
Last recorded235,890 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 XLJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 235,890 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 225,213 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 225,213 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 213,281 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 200,365 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 189,175 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 184,610 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 184,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 179,846 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 166,743 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 155,255 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 155,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 151,772 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 151,772 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 140,142 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 123,865 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 109,445 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 93,504 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2018 91,076 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 78,136 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 65,079 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 53,873 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 39,941 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 32,609 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 XLJ is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XLJ, 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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YS12 XLJ is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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