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AJ12 APY

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,459 mi
Last recorded82,459 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 APY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 82,459 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 76,994 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 71,729 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 65,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45X17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45X17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 60,103 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 54,592 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 53,377 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 50,004 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 46,693 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 46,577 miles

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front day running lamp detached

Pass 22 Jun 2017 40,923 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 40,923 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 35,206 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 27,572 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 21,539 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 14,599 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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AJ12 APY is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AJ12 APY, 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 AJ12 APY registered?

AJ12 APY is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is AJ12 APY safe to buy?

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