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AF12 UXL

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

304,164 mi
Last recorded304,164 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 UXL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 304,164 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 287,684 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 278,488 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 269,882 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 257,554 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 246,503 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 229,298 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 May 2021 229,298 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 223,107 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 215,981 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 215,981 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 203,500 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 179,659 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 179,659 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 172,914 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 152,981 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 1 May 2018 151,199 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 151,178 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working Both side (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2017 135,350 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 135,333 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 120,760 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 120,758 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 108,812 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)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 108,811 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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)

Pass 10 May 2016 94,147 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 91,732 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 91,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 75,815 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 62,955 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UXL is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 UXL, 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 UXL is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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