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FL12 DTK

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests27 (24 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

222,318 mi
Last recorded222,318 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 DTK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

24 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 222,318 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 202,454 miles

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear parking brake efficiency just met will need further adjustment

Pass 17 Jul 2023 194,069 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 184,513 miles

Offside Front 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))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 184,501 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 175,588 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 169,634 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 162,262 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 161,637 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 161,637 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 150,189 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 140,441 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 117,764 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 104,143 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 94,918 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 91,826 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 88,554 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2018 88,554 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 79,881 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 70,621 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 68,411 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 58,716 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 45,663 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 44,664 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 34,674 miles

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

Nearside Front door damaged

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 24,501 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 24,215 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 DTK is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black 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 DTK, 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 DTK is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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