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DN12 ZXM

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

183,960 mi
Last recorded183,960 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 183,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 181,881 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Jun 2023 181,123 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 170,343 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 170,343 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 158,716 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 158,716 miles

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))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 146,860 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 146,860 miles

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 146,679 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 146,675 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2021 133,880 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 124,787 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 124,787 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 112,109 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 95,341 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 95,341 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 78,440 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 75,529 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 72,762 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 72,762 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 61,745 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 51,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 39,432 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover fitted

long parking brake travel

nearside front seat trim broken

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.6mm

parking brake efficiency only 18% (minimum pass 16%)

undertray fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 37,509 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Jun 2015 27,029 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZXM is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DN12 ZXM, 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 ZXM is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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