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AO12 MXP

2012 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

259,367 mi
Last recorded259,367 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 MXP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 259,367 miles

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

Rear Bumper slightly damage

Pass 26 Jun 2025 253,759 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Wing slightly damaged.

Pass 18 May 2024 248,197 miles

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

Offside Wing slightly damaged.

Fail 18 May 2024 248,197 miles

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

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

Offside Wing slightly damaged.

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 242,886 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 242,886 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 231,888 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 219,097 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 217,667 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 202,937 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 197,617 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 188,753 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 177,571 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 164,414 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 156,080 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 156,080 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 148,273 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 146,252 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 138,071 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 130,000 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 129,500 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 511,386 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 113,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 94,533 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 93,782 miles

covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 77,832 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 MXP is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AO12 MXP, 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 MXP is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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