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AF12 GUW

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1791cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

223,215 mi
Last recorded223,215 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 GUW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,791cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 223,215 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 211,925 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 191,116 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 180,348 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 169,851 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 169,851 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 160,739 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 142,717 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 126,976 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 126,976 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 112,564 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 90,137 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 85,106 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 79,841 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 74,291 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 72,911 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 57,151 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2017 57,151 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 54,727 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 54,727 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 50,635 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 45,376 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 40,395 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 34,684 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 29,180 miles

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

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 GUW is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,791cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GUW, 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 AF12 GUW registered?

AF12 GUW is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 April 2012.

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