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CA12 XEL

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,258 mi
Last recorded66,258 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 XEL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 66,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 56,167 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 45,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2024 45,261 miles

Offside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 35,624 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 26,208 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 22,726 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 22,209 miles

Rear unable to see thickness on inner brake pad

plastic covers on underside obscuring components

Pass 20 Feb 2019 19,803 miles

unable to see rear brake pad inner thickness

underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Feb 2018 13,129 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 11,367 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 8,751 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 7,524 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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CA12 XEL is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CA12 XEL, 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 CA12 XEL registered?

CA12 XEL is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is CA12 XEL safe to buy?

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