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DG12 ACO

2012 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

276,159 mi
Last recorded276,159 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 ACO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 276,159 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 273,455 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear foot/handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 269,428 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 231,045 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 188,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.84 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.26 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 142,517 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D-Bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 117,424 miles

uneven wear to all 4 tyres

Pass 8 Mar 2019 83,500 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 83,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 72,480 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 60,905 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 49,631 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 49,630 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 38,256 miles

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

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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DG12 ACO is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DG12 ACO, 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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DG12 ACO is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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