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DF12 KYB

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

397,815 mi
Last recorded397,815 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 KYB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 397,815 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 392,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 392,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 390,593 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 370,544 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 370,544 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 350,211 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 335,424 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 326,064 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 306,057 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 282,214 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 264,871 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 264,871 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 228,543 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 202,863 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 202,863 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 25 Oct 2018 178,798 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 154,480 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 122,442 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 93,415 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 77,092 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 58,204 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 48,148 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 KYB is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 KYB, 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 KYB is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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