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AE12 LKU

2012 Toyota Prius

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,492 mi
Last recorded53,492 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 LKU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 53,492 miles

O/S and N/S rear tyres cracking badly in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre size 195 65 15

Fail 12 Nov 2015 53,341 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

O/S and N/S rear tyres cracking badly in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre size 195 65 15

Pass 11 Jan 2013 14,169 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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AE12 LKU is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE12 LKU, 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 AE12 LKU registered?

AE12 LKU is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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