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2012 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,201 mi
Last recorded114,201 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 NUM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 114,201 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 105,015 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 98,553 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 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))

knock on steering

Fail 17 Apr 2024 98,553 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 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))

knock on steering

Pass 21 Mar 2023 90,366 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 80,491 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust system is a little rusty

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wipers are a little smeary

Fail 31 Mar 2022 80,491 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust system is a little rusty

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wipers are a little smeary

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 68,606 miles

Front and Rear brake discs are a little rusty and lipped

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearly void of tread on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 68,606 miles

Front and Rear brake discs are a little rusty and lipped

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearly void of tread on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearly void of tread on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 62,162 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 20 Apr 2020 62,162 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 29 Apr 2019 52,628 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 45,009 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 45,009 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 37,527 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 30,070 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 22,534 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 22,534 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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DU62 NUM is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU62 NUM, 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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DU62 NUM is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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