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DU12 HMH

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

226,195 mi
Last recorded226,195 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 HMH
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 226,195 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 202,829 miles

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

Under body cover fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2019 44,449 miles

body covers fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2019 44,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

body covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 39,174 miles

both rear tyres have damage on the sidewalls

Pass 15 Mar 2017 33,672 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 33,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 29,018 miles

Nearside Front tyre cuts in outer wall

Nearside Rear tyre cuts in outer wall

Offside Front tyre cuts in outer wall

Offside Rear tyre cuts in outer wall

Pass 9 Mar 2015 23,649 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 23,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 HMH is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HMH, 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 DU12 HMH registered?

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

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