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AV12 FDX

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

227,564 mi
Last recorded227,564 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 FDX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 227,564 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 208,864 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 205,835 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

o.s.r sill corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2022 201,518 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 183,267 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 174,094 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 169,884 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 158,268 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 135,621 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 103,836 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 103,836 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 91,148 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 79,082 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 77,304 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 77,304 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 61,611 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 49,661 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 42,083 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 42,083 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 33,085 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 20,172 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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AV12 FDX is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black 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 AV12 FDX, 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 AV12 FDX registered?

AV12 FDX is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is AV12 FDX safe to buy?

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