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YT12 UYU

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,419 mi
Last recorded168,419 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 UYU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 168,419 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 168,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 205/50r17 all the others are 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 140,957 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 118,753 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 118,667 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 19 Feb 2019 87,736 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 3 Jan 2019 86,648 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 86,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2017 78,104 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 68,643 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 63,508 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 54,133 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 41,049 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 21,581 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 UYU is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UYU, 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 YT12 UYU registered?

YT12 UYU is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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