2012 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · YO12 PVP
2012 Toyota Prius (1.8L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 24 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 108,922 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,922 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YO12 PVP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 108,922 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YO12 PVP 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 (YO12 PVP) between December 2021 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
YO12 PVP Mileage History
- 15/12/202182,300 mi
- 05/01/2023101,885 mi+19,585 mi
- 06/01/2024103,698 mi+1,813 mi
- 02/01/2025105,882 mi+2,184 mi
- 01/04/2026108,922 mi+3,040 mi
Average of roughly 6,202 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Brake Actuator FailureSerious
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- EGR Clogging / Head GasketSerious
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