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YT12 CCO

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

235,296 mi
Last recorded235,296 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 CCO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 235,296 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 235,277 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear bumper paint work needs to be improved (taxi fail)

Pass 7 Jan 2025 197,676 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 197,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 176,315 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 176,269 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

3 x smoking stickers needed (taxi fail)

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

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

all rear windows have tint film fitted (taxi fail)

Pass 7 Mar 2023 171,934 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 162,814 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 150,800 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 147,558 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 134,414 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 122,410 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 122,380 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 109,325 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 99,238 miles

Offside Front tyre has cut in sidewall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2017 88,131 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 77,381 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 66,826 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 55,166 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 40,254 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 28,899 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 12,946 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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YT12 CCO is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YT12 CCO, 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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YT12 CCO is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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