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DU12 HMF

2012 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

283,601 mi
Last recorded283,601 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 HMF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 283,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2026 283,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 266,505 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 266,505 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 265,532 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 251,903 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Day running light not working

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 222,315 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 222,315 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 220,694 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 205,625 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 195,021 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 183,850 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 173,025 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 173,025 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 160,033 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 148,906 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 146,709 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 146,709 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 122,724 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 99,465 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 88,752 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 88,752 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 74,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 74,715 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 60,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 60,036 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 33,015 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 24,157 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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DU12 HMF is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DU12 HMF, 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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DU12 HMF is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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