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AU12 PPV

2012 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

265,229 mi
Last recorded265,229 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 PPV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 265,229 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 249,742 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 241,866 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 221,190 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 211,334 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 209,788 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 196,917 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 182,276 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 167,336 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 158,942 miles
Pass 26 Dec 2019 156,445 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 138,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 138,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 120,311 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Dec 2018 117,817 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 117,817 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 101,468 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 86,485 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 84,514 miles

Near side rear tyre worn out (Inner)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 68,024 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 54,923 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 48,566 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,764 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre bald on shoulders

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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AU12 PPV is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 AU12 PPV, 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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AU12 PPV is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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