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FE12 KDK

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

291,177 mi
Last recorded291,177 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 KDK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 291,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 291,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 268,047 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 253,491 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 239,633 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 238,708 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 238,708 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 226,867 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 226,564 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 195,192 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 181,908 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 2 Dec 2019 147,135 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 110,565 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 110,565 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 64,701 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 64,620 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 62,052 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 52,388 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 40,106 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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FE12 KDK is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KDK, 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 KDK is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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