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DN12 GJY

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

246,981 mi
Last recorded246,981 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 GJY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 246,981 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 238,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake Pipe Corroded

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 229,835 miles

Offside Front Bumper Slightly Dented

Pass 24 Nov 2022 217,633 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 205,132 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 194,040 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 185,197 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 167,446 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 157,400 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/60r16 ()

Fail 6 Dec 2018 157,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/60r16 ()

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 44,798 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 115,485 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 100,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 91,302 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 90,655 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 70,907 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 52,536 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 42,678 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 34,302 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 16,225 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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DN12 GJY is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DN12 GJY, 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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DN12 GJY is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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