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DU12 LKY

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

352,026 mi
Last recorded352,026 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 LKY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 352,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 352,026 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 319,020 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 319,016 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (BOTH) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Front fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 287,279 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 287,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2022 260,996 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 241,118 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 241,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 230,419 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 215,755 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 209,842 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 203,282 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 198,542 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 196,908 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 178,189 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 160,161 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 139,887 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 139,887 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2017 119,853 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 97,190 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 97,190 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 76,316 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 58,353 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 58,353 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 42,633 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 36,648 miles

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

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

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

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 LKY is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LKY, 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 LKY is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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