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DA61 RAU

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

376,095 mi
Last recorded376,095 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 RAU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2026 376,095 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 365,548 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 343,619 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 308,299 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 308,236 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 308,003 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 307,770 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 285,861 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 285,861 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2021 276,555 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 276,498 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 272,896 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 256,233 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 60,313 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 219,280 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 195,630 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 166,829 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 139,995 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 116,443 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 116,443 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 93,066 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 93,066 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 68,830 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 68,830 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 44,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 21,780 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 21,779 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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DA61 RAU is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 DA61 RAU, 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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DA61 RAU is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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