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YT12 YKW

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

173,744 mi
Last recorded173,744 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 YKW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 173,744 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 170,178 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 167,863 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 165,767 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 163,471 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 161,326 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 160,165 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 28 Feb 2020 152,690 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2019 136,464 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 131,580 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 115,411 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 115,411 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 97,453 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 69,479 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 69,404 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 40,511 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 10,973 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 YKW is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,800cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YKW, 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 YKW is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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