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AF12 PRV

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

218,974 mi
Last recorded218,974 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 218,974 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 210,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 200,526 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 200,526 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 189,564 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 167,517 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 144,453 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 144,450 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 131,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 118,313 miles

Central Front Slight play in steering from centre to left or right. No excess play in steering components

Fail 4 Mar 2019 118,313 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Slight play in steering from centre to left or right. No excess play in steering components

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 102,991 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 84,567 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 66,390 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 49,499 miles

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

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

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 PRV is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF12 PRV, 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 PRV is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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