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FL12 KFV

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

186,002 mi
Last recorded186,002 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 186,002 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 185,999 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 183,109 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 180,201 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 180,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 178,605 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 178,605 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 176,721 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 176,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 173,034 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 154,268 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 136,882 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 120,055 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 105,529 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 95,969 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Dec 2016

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 80,859 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 75,080 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 70,712 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 70,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2015 70,556 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KFV is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KFV, 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 KFV registered?

FL12 KFV is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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