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DA61 ZXN

2012 Toyota Prius

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

200,172 mi
Last recorded200,172 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 ZXN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 200,172 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 199,759 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 199,759 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 198,154 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 198,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 196,650 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 178,790 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 178,790 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 164,894 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 164,894 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 153,874 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 153,874 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 143,990 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 143,990 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 138,658 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 120,640 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 120,640 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 108,392 miles

noise from steering column Uj

Pass 16 Oct 2017 90,954 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 72,734 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 72,734 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 61,547 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 61,547 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 54,461 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 54,461 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 36,102 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 19,774 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014

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 ZXN is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DA61 ZXN, 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 DA61 ZXN registered?

DA61 ZXN is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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