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DXZ 5117

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,192 mi
Last recorded96,192 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXZ 5117
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 96,192 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 88,388 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 88,388 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 80,216 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 72,613 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 7 Jan 2022 63,760 miles

Main exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to become detached.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot starting to perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light INOP (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 53,472 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 53,200 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 43,360 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 36,592 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 36,592 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 29,215 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Pass 17 Aug 2016 22,866 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 18,080 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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DXZ 5117 is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,800cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DXZ 5117, 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 DXZ 5117 registered?

DXZ 5117 is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is DXZ 5117 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DXZ 5117 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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