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DG12 XHF

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

274,100 mi
Last recorded274,100 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 XHF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 274,100 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 264,042 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 263,036 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jan 2024 234,636 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 212,093 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 202,307 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 191,776 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 191,652 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 181,115 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 181,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2021 176,402 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2021 176,402 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 171,182 miles

Engine oil level low .

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 165,731 miles

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing all components to be checked

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Sep 2019 152,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2019 138,502 miles

Engine and under body cover fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

knocking from steering

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Aug 2018 123,650 miles

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Mar 2018 109,616 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 7 Mar 2018 109,616 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2017 93,527 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 93,527 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 77,742 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 63,088 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 62,591 miles

Attention to front wheel alighment

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 39,826 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 21,975 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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DG12 XHF is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 DG12 XHF, 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 XHF is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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