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AV12 HMZ

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

256,123 mi
Last recorded256,123 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 256,123 miles

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

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

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

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 1 May 2025 211,119 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 208,536 miles

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 208,536 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 206,067 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2023 206,067 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Front fog lamp not working both (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wing damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2022 189,993 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 179,789 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 173,529 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 172,064 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 172,064 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 163,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 155,700 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 132,239 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 132,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 132,238 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 116,752 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 116,752 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 97,114 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 97,114 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 88,571 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 87,507 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 70,548 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 70,521 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 129,658 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 44,513 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 33,168 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 33,100 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 31,226 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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 HMZ is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 AV12 HMZ, 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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AV12 HMZ is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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