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DE12 KMZ

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests27 (24 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

314,294 mi
Last recorded314,294 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 KMZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

24 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 314,294 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 308,745 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 304,333 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 293,733 miles

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 288,640 miles

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 288,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 283,651 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 283,651 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 283,621 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 280,592 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 275,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 272,065 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 272,065 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 239,512 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2019 233,724 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 225,185 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 207,717 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 188,034 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 185,216 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 163,809 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 143,043 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 120,852 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 91,898 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 88,946 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 69,299 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 44,474 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 40,129 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 KMZ is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DE12 KMZ, 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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DE12 KMZ is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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