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FE12 FKJ

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

239,622 mi
Last recorded239,622 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 FKJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 239,622 miles

Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning both sides (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 232,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 225,869 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 May 2024 225,869 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 217,766 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2023 217,766 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 211,653 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 195,888 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2021 178,657 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 176,103 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 176,102 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 158,124 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 158,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 137,468 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 126,459 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 117,068 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 117,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 102,729 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 94,036 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2017 81,857 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides Edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 81,857 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides Edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 67,725 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 62,960 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 58,681 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 52,553 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 43,554 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres have slight outer sidewall damage but not through to cords

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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FE12 FKJ is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White 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 FE12 FKJ, 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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FE12 FKJ is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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