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FL12 MXO

2012 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

231,404 mi
Last recorded231,404 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 MXO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 231,404 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2026 231,404 miles

oil leak

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 218,654 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2024 211,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 211,320 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 201,789 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 201,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 190,687 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 180,250 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 166,608 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 May 2021 166,601 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2020 156,151 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 156,151 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2020 150,183 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 138,717 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 138,717 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 122,439 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 122,439 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 105,454 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 102,172 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 89,074 miles

Both front lower running day lamps not working/ N/s/f running lamp insecure and filled with water

Knock to steering rack

Fail 1 Feb 2018 89,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre out of shape and worn 225/45 17 V (4.1.E.1)

Both front lower running day lamps not working/ N/s/f running lamp insecure and filled with water

Knock to steering rack

Pass 10 Aug 2017 78,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Daylight Running Lamp Not Working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm 225/45/17 Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 225/45/17 Y (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 78,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Daylight Running Lamp Not Working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm 225/45/17 Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 225/45/17 Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 70,156 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 61,551 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 60,603 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 60,603 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Drivers Blade Split (8.2.2)

Both Front Tyres Getting Low on 3mm Also Wear On Inner Edges

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Offside Rear Tyre Getting Low On 3mm

Pass 10 Feb 2016 52,471 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 39,435 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2015 38,320 miles

long handbrake travel

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 MXO is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 FL12 MXO, 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 MXO registered?

FL12 MXO is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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