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DP12 PUF

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

153,656 mi
Last recorded153,656 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP12 PUF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 153,656 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 13 Mar 2026 153,651 miles

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 4 Mar 2025 129,476 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 110,353 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Jul 2023 110,333 miles

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

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Dec 2022 102,638 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 93,373 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 93,373 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 92,960 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 84,231 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 82,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2021 82,806 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 79,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 65,066 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 54,458 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 46,983 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 46,983 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 38,188 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 31,900 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 28,548 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 24,993 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 24,960 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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DP12 PUF is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,799cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 DP12 PUF, 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 DP12 PUF registered?

DP12 PUF is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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