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AO12 TXT

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

285,381 mi
Last recorded285,381 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 TXT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 285,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged run flat damage on inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jun 2026 285,361 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged run flat damage on inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2025 284,105 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 282,301 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 280,247 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 272,588 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 258,124 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 243,197 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 232,162 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 232,068 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 205,909 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Nov 2019 205,909 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 194,650 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 188,681 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 160,416 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 160,416 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 142,758 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 140,103 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 140,103 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 127,357 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 127,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 97,565 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 97,245 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 96,104 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 76,021 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 54,557 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 54,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 39,503 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 39,442 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 TXT is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 TXT, 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 TXT is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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