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DE09 RAD

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,624 mi
Last recorded135,624 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 RAD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 135,624 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 126,313 miles

Front Bumper damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2025 126,125 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively damaged (0.1 (d))

Front Bumper damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2024 113,430 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 104,438 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 104,438 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 89,499 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 88,978 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 83,328 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 53,251 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 53,215 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 49,104 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 49,104 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 46,204 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 42,234 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 34,452 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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DE09 RAD is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DE09 RAD, 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 DE09 RAD registered?

DE09 RAD is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is DE09 RAD safe to buy?

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