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FD12 HGO

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

488,842 mi
Last recorded488,842 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 HGO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 488,842 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 488,796 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2016 100,581 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 77,685 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 21 Aug 2015 77,685 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

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 HGO is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HGO, 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 FD12 HGO registered?

FD12 HGO is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is FD12 HGO safe to buy?

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