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AJ12 XCW

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

233,907 mi
Last recorded233,907 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 XCW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 233,907 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 226,323 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Heavily advised (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 208,047 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 199,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 187,048 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 181,450 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 178,533 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Oct 2021 178,531 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2021 165,392 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 160,967 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 159,338 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 140,743 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 131,043 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 117,590 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 104,652 miles

hand brake efficiency 16%

Pass 23 Apr 2018 101,890 miles

park brake efficiency 16%

Pass 26 Oct 2017 93,984 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 82,418 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 70,874 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 57,099 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 43,967 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 33,095 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2015 33,076 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 XCW is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 XCW, 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 XCW registered?

AJ12 XCW is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is AJ12 XCW safe to buy?

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