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FL12 CNZ

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

236,198 mi
Last recorded236,198 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 CNZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 236,198 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 217,349 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 200,486 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 200,457 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 178,507 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 161,404 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 148,952 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 140,240 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 130,217 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 118,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 111,188 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 106,119 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 106,060 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 106,060 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 98,075 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 88,390 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 75,325 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 65,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner-shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail - nearside front tyre

nail - offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2015 50,227 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 50,227 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 97,408 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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FL12 CNZ is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FL12 CNZ, 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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FL12 CNZ is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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