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DS12 MXU

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

258,818 mi
Last recorded258,818 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 MXU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 258,818 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 232,284 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 201,154 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 173,031 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 159,460 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 157,123 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 155,380 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 152,981 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 148,330 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 148,328 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2019 144,028 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 140,109 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 138,774 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 138,774 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 136,682 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 133,150 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 129,218 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 129,218 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2017 124,839 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 124,839 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 100,698 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 100,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2016 94,232 miles

Offside Front tyre has cuts in the outer side wall

Offside door mirror damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 82,194 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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DS12 MXU is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DS12 MXU, 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 DS12 MXU registered?

DS12 MXU is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is DS12 MXU safe to buy?

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