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CV12 DZA

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

244,910 mi
Last recorded244,910 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 DZA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 244,910 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 244,910 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 243,934 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 242,356 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 240,910 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 225,306 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 225,305 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 210,538 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 197,345 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 186,904 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 180,286 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 170,050 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 156,699 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 140,108 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 125,986 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 116,296 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 101,264 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 86,445 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 71,023 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 59,268 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 45,297 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 44,103 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 44,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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CV12 DZA is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CV12 DZA, 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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CV12 DZA is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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