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FL12 COA

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests27 (24 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,035 mi
Last recorded114,035 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 COA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

24 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 114,035 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2025 114,035 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (5.3.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 109,910 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 103,106 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 396,799 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 380,259 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 380,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 365,375 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 359,956 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 337,134 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 324,983 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 321,251 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 305,249 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 290,891 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 285,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 270,759 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 255,294 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 250,803 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 230,628 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 208,719 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 189,248 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 189,248 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 166,672 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 146,260 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 133,149 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 112,968 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 94,221 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 COA is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 COA, 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 FL12 COA registered?

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

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