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AO12 XLR

2012 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,163 mi
Last recorded180,163 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 180,163 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 160,099 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 142,218 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 130,950 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 110,037 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 106,704 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 103,431 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 100,461 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 93,955 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 93,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 86,583 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 78,389 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 78,389 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 70,347 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 70,347 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 61,741 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 53,478 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 38,104 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 23,963 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 23,774 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight knock from stearing

Pass 28 May 2015 18,812 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

osr tyre starting to wear unevenly on inner edge

stone chip in windscreen

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 XLR is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XLR, 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 XLR registered?

AO12 XLR is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is AO12 XLR safe to buy?

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