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AF12 GMV

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

176,643 mi
Last recorded176,643 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 GMV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 176,643 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 161,355 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 161,355 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 149,164 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 149,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 132,844 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 122,522 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 113,087 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 113,023 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 108,312 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 10,637 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 105,708 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 99,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 93,205 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2017 82,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2017 68,841 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 68,841 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users off side splash gaurd insecure and fouling (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 56,021 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 45,912 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 45,884 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 45,884 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 44,422 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 41,003 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 35,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 35,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 35,739 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 35,738 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AF12 GMV is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 AF12 GMV, 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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AF12 GMV is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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