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DL61 MDV

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,922 mi
Last recorded113,922 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL61 MDV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 113,922 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 113,922 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 93,520 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper not fully secure

Fail 28 Aug 2024 92,931 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper not fully secure

Pass 3 Aug 2023 77,765 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET (17%

Pass 13 Aug 2022 76,003 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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DL61 MDV is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,800cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DL61 MDV, 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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DL61 MDV is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is DL61 MDV safe to buy?

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