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DN12 ZXP

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

171,027 mi
Last recorded171,027 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 ZXP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 171,027 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective only just got a beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and starting to separate (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective only just got a beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Aug 2024 167,712 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 165,342 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 165,342 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 159,540 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 150,346 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 141,011 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 141,011 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 132,374 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 128,804 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 127,145 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 121,803 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 113,515 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 107,299 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 102,217 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2018 96,327 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 86,848 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 77,284 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2016 67,191 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 64,254 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 47,526 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 ZXP is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 ZXP, 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 ZXP registered?

DN12 ZXP is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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