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DF12 AZL

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

421,134 mi
Last recorded421,134 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 421,134 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 421,134 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 415,880 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 387,177 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 361,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 342,662 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 341,160 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 324,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 310,410 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 299,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 276,452 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 276,449 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 255,360 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 255,360 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 232,762 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 232,760 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 209,761 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 209,761 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2017 192,729 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 188,944 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 165,260 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 137,954 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 114,299 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 88,384 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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DF12 AZL 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 DF12 AZL, 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 DF12 AZL registered?

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

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