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AL52 AMM

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,000 mi
Last recorded193,000 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL52 AMM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 193,000 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Aug 2024 183,166 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Aug 2024 183,162 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jul 2023 175,290 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Jul 2023 175,290 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jul 2022 164,493 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Jul 2022 164,493 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jun 2021 154,166 miles

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Dec 2019 134,963 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 132,715 miles

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

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 May 2019 115,824 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 115,824 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 109,391 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 109,391 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 99,709 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 99,709 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 93,061 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 83,900 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 73,776 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 67,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 57,561 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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AL52 AMM is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AL52 AMM, 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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AL52 AMM is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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