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DE12 ZGO

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

321,510 mi
Last recorded321,510 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 321,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 311,293 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 293,313 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 293,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 275,987 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 263,406 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 263,406 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp missing fixed (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 245,945 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 245,945 miles

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 223,751 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 210,931 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 198,058 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 175,397 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 155,073 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust boot split/perished

Fail 30 Jan 2019 155,073 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust boot split/perished

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 128,746 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 106,745 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 82,163 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 72,609 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 54,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 36,013 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 36,013 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 20,997 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 20,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZGO is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ZGO, 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 ZGO is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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