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AO12 UPV

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

177,676 mi
Last recorded177,676 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 UPV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 177,676 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2025 165,319 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 154,064 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 147,908 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 141,252 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 141,238 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 138,304 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 111,170 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 109,060 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 105,013 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 97,894 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 94,003 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 83,193 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 74,682 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 68,710 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 62,424 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 55,881 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 55,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 53,022 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 44,714 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 44,714 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 29,581 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 UPV is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UPV, 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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What year was AO12 UPV registered?

AO12 UPV is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is AO12 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 UPV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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