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DE12 HZT

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

201,229 mi
Last recorded201,229 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 HZT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 201,229 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 199,216 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 191,673 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 171,025 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 157,689 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 145,000 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 145,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 133,618 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 120,363 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 119,144 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 113,216 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 97,429 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 97,429 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 82,872 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 82,872 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2018 66,265 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 66,265 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 53,206 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 53,206 miles

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2017 45,087 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 33,945 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 33,945 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 23,142 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 20,032 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 18,214 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 15,395 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 12,565 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 10,294 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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DE12 HZT is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DE12 HZT, 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 DE12 HZT registered?

DE12 HZT is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is DE12 HZT safe to buy?

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