2012 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · FA10 YAS
2012 Toyota Prius (1.8L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 09 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 73,855 miles. MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,855 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FA10 YAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2025
- 73,855 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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FA10 YAS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Toyota Prius (FA10 YAS) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FA10 YAS Mileage History
- 24/11/2022330,001 mi
- 15/11/202345,742 mi-284,259 mi
- 13/11/202460,336 mi+14,594 mi
- 13/11/202460,336 mi
- 15/11/202573,855 mi+13,519 mi
Average of roughly -86,071 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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