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YS61 ADZ

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

207,024 mi
Last recorded207,024 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 ADZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 207,024 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 207,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 204,468 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2025 204,468 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 201,412 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 198,142 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 198,142 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 191,232 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 187,564 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 187,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 182,694 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 178,587 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 165,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 157,208 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 147,936 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 138,812 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 138,812 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 137,078 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 137,078 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2017 127,177 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 127,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 May 2017 119,263 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 112,636 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 103,889 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 103,889 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 92,818 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 80,176 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 75,158 miles

nsr tyre low

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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YS61 ADZ is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YS61 ADZ, 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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YS61 ADZ is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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