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DF12 AYZ

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests35 (24 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate68.6%

Mileage

352,210 mi
Last recorded352,210 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 AYZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

24 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 352,210 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

near side rear bumper damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2026 352,210 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

near side rear bumper damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2025 348,256 miles

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

Front both fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear bumper damage

Fail 22 Aug 2025 348,256 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front both fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear bumper damage

Pass 31 Aug 2024 337,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 314,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 314,960 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 314,960 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides x 2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 293,563 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 293,563 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 275,616 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 275,605 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 274,463 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 266,380 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 257,995 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 252,386 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 239,848 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 239,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 228,629 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 222,059 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 220,639 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 208,030 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 208,030 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 191,326 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 191,326 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 175,974 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 158,823 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 158,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 146,154 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 129,586 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 115,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Fail 15 Jan 2016 115,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 102,038 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 76,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2014 76,491 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill covers fitted

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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DF12 AYZ is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.6%.

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 DF12 AYZ, 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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DF12 AYZ is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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