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DF12 FXV

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

375,463 mi
Last recorded375,463 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 FXV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 375,463 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s &o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s &o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 6 May 2025 338,601 miles

Engine covers And Undertrays fitted obscuring some component's

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front And Rear Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both (7.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2024 298,510 miles

Engine covers And Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering Rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 5 May 2023 262,355 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 262,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 245,370 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 229,745 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 228,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 207,490 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 197,972 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 195,336 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 189,275 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 175,473 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 159,353 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 136,174 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 113,799 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 96,330 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 76,377 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 51,010 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 48,448 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 35,216 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 FXV is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 DF12 FXV, 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 FXV is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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