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DE12 KNG

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

227,425 mi
Last recorded227,425 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 227,425 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 227,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2025 215,870 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 197,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 185,095 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 174,357 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 171,540 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 171,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2021 168,401 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 167,535 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 167,304 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 165,479 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 165,479 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 161,856 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 160,308 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 158,358 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 139,774 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 124,582 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 124,582 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 11 May 2017 106,097 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 106,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 89,408 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 70,710 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 55,138 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 55,138 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 47,592 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 KNG is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 KNG, 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 KNG is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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