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AK12 FNV

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

121,909 mi
Last recorded121,909 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 FNV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 121,909 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 121,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 121,390 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 121,390 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 121,386 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front headlight has condensation

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 110,155 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut but not deep on outer wall

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 98,226 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 98,226 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 97,645 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 97,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 96,945 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 96,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 96,645 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 96,645 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 95,832 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 90,209 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 86,400 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 81,215 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 81,215 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 77,446 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 69,218 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 65,096 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 63,690 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 50,514 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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AK12 FNV is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AK12 FNV, 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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AK12 FNV is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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