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DN12 ZWZ

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

132,539 mi
Last recorded132,539 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 ZWZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 132,539 miles

parking brake passed test but requires attention

Fail 28 Jul 2026 132,539 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

parking brake passed test but requires attention

Pass 18 Feb 2026 113,872 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 104,501 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 91,185 miles

Coil spring corroded Osf/Nsf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear axle corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Osf/Nsf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 83,752 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 79,088 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 68,500 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 2.0mm advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 57,992 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 52,578 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 40,676 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 38,581 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 35,956 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 29,426 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 25,827 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 ZWZ is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ZWZ, 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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What year was DN12 ZWZ registered?

DN12 ZWZ is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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