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DF12 OFV

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests33 (23 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate69.7%

Mileage

323,107 mi
Last recorded323,107 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 OFV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

23 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 323,107 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2026 317,191 miles

Nearside Front tyre over 10 years old (2012)

Offside Rear tyre 10 years old (2016)

Offside Rear tyre 10 years old (2016)

Fail 22 Jan 2026 317,161 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front tyre over 10 years old (2012)

Offside Rear tyre 10 years old (2016)

Offside Rear tyre 10 years old (2016)

Pass 16 May 2025 303,077 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 279,051 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 279,036 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

fuel tank exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 May 2024 247,110 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 247,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 231,320 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 231,314 miles

Offside Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 230,824 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 223,597 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 215,539 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 209,607 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 209,607 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 202,049 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 194,463 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 189,182 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 187,760 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 187,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 178,764 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 177,691 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 177,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 158,579 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 158,579 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 139,968 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 120,592 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 120,592 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2017 100,699 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 85,455 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 65,458 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 64,264 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 50,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 OFV is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.7%.

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 OFV, 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 OFV is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 August 2012.

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