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DU12 LLD

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

339,916 mi
Last recorded339,916 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 LLD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 339,916 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 321,817 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 321,815 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 296,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 285,146 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 264,255 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 244,503 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 229,170 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 229,170 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 220,421 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 212,956 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 212,956 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 199,096 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 180,975 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 169,597 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 169,597 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 159,162 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 137,517 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 119,757 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 119,757 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 102,108 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 80,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in not excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply

Pass 28 Sep 2015 63,107 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 44,038 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 44,038 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 LLD is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red 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 DU12 LLD, 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 LLD is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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