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DK12 XMW

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

203,098 mi
Last recorded203,098 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 XMW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 203,098 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 200,855 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 194,245 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 188,637 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 180,075 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 174,516 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Dec 2020 174,516 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 168,876 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 163,000 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 162,999 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 162,988 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 156,673 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 143,954 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 125,383 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 125,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

travel in parking brake pedal just acceptable.

Pass 5 Jun 2017 105,126 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 85,864 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUT OF SHAPE

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 7 Jun 2016 63,686 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2015 44,543 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2015 44,543 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2015 26,396 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 26,121 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 26,120 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front 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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DK12 XMW is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DK12 XMW, 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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DK12 XMW is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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