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FD12 AXN

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1791cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

177,249 mi
Last recorded177,249 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 AXN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,791cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 177,249 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 177,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 177,121 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 168,036 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 152,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 291,029 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 272,136 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 271,764 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 271,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 253,290 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 253,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 248,400 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 240,137 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 240,135 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 224,900 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 218,227 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 208,101 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 192,672 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 192,672 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 180,339 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 159,390 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 159,390 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 147,536 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 126,912 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 126,905 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 106,808 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 85,789 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 81,790 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 69,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2014 65,122 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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FD12 AXN is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,791cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FD12 AXN, 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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FD12 AXN is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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