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DN12 ZSV

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

222,714 mi
Last recorded222,714 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 ZSV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 222,714 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leads to hoses o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front/rear all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension components corroded all

Pass 29 May 2025 221,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 5 Jun 2024 219,778 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 218,169 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2022 217,034 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r leads top hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2021 211,127 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 188,350 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 160,695 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in outer wall

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear inner wheel rim been welded

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

Fail 22 May 2019 160,695 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in outer wall

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear inner wheel rim been welded

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 128,128 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 120,104 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall has slight damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine bay covers and under body covers fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2018 120,104 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall has slight damage

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine bay covers and under body covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 85,422 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Mar 2017 85,377 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Mar 2016 49,186 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 17,850 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 ZSV is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZSV, 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 ZSV is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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