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DY12 NHF

2012 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,691 mi
Last recorded156,691 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 NHF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 156,691 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 154,712 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 150,703 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 150,703 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 146,857 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 139,431 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 131,846 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 124,942 miles

Offside Front o/s/f tyre has puncture

Fail 21 Jan 2021 124,942 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 Front o/s/f tyre has puncture

Pass 20 Jul 2020 119,569 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 118,085 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 114,021 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 105,961 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 102,324 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 92,815 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 81,735 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 80,838 miles

knocking from steering when rocked

Fail 18 Dec 2017 80,838 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

knocking from steering when rocked

Pass 3 Jul 2017 74,276 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 67,396 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 67,157 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 67,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 51,443 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 51,443 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 35,218 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 35,218 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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DY12 NHF is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DY12 NHF, 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 DY12 NHF registered?

DY12 NHF is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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