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DU12 LNC

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

210,350 mi
Last recorded210,350 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 LNC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 210,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 210,350 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 194,600 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 194,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 172,223 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 155,439 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 146,475 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 143,630 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 136,486 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 125,405 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 116,689 miles
Pass 25 May 2020 104,934 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 99,221 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 83,269 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 83,269 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 73,597 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 73,597 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 70,296 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 54,879 miles

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

Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 54,841 miles

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative missing (1.7.2)

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

Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2017 40,322 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 40,322 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 20,056 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 109,398 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 103,844 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 90,091 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 75,908 miles

Front wipers smearing

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 61,252 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 LNC is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LNC, 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 LNC is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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