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YW61 HCO

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,119 mi
Last recorded103,119 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW61 HCO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 103,119 miles

Steering column deformed but serviceable slight knock (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 98,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight play in steering rack both sides

Steering column joint knocking

Pass 25 Jun 2024 93,342 miles

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

Steering column joint knocking but not excessively

Fail 25 Jun 2024 93,342 miles

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

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

Steering column joint knocking but not excessively

Pass 27 Jun 2023 87,030 miles

Steering column knocking but not excessively

Pass 14 Jun 2022 80,661 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 74,159 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 71,743 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 67,299 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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YW61 HCO is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YW61 HCO, 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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YW61 HCO is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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