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AO12 DUH

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,899 mi
Last recorded143,899 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 DUH
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 143,899 miles

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

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

Fuel tank hoses corroded

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

Rear Both sides under sill corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2024 124,446 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 118,267 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre also worn ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 118,267 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre also worn ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 106,940 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 106,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 98,727 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 90,952 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 77,875 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2018 66,732 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted underneath.

Fail 30 Dec 2018 66,732 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 23 Dec 2017 57,615 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under tray fitted.

Pass 30 Nov 2016 37,562 miles

under trays fitted underneath.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 30 Nov 2016 37,562 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 30 Dec 2015 23,481 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 16,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2015 12,749 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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AO12 DUH is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AO12 DUH, 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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AO12 DUH is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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