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DY12 XAM

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

76,304 mi
Last recorded76,304 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 XAM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 76,304 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 51,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 39,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 39,091 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 39,091 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 161,284 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 161,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 154,960 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 154,960 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not too deep to reach the tread

Pass 4 Dec 2019 144,100 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 132,574 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 120,794 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 110,978 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 101,840 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 85,236 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 85,235 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 73,665 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 73,665 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 53,275 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 53,275 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 40,737 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 40,737 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 26,972 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 15,485 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 15,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 3,025 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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DY12 XAM is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XAM, 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 XAM registered?

DY12 XAM is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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