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FL12 MXS

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

292,508 mi
Last recorded292,508 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 MXS
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 292,508 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 255,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 225,171 miles

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

Offside 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 8 Feb 2023 203,022 miles

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

headlamp lenses are misted creating poor beam quality and only just met requirement

Fail 7 Feb 2023 203,022 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

headlamp lenses are misted creating poor beam quality and only just met requirement

Pass 12 Feb 2022 184,732 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 170,035 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 157,391 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 147,096 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 147,096 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 145,781 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 141,270 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 129,516 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 118,195 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 106,905 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 104,036 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 95,158 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 84,814 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 76,150 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 70,610 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 70,105 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

child seat offside rear not allowing for a full inspection of adult seat belt

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre 3.5mm

offside front tyre 3mm cracking in tread area

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 22 Mar 2016 70,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre 3.5mm

front brake pads getting low

brake fluid level slightly low

child seat offside rear not allowing for a full inspection of adult seat belt

offside front tyre 3mm cracking in tread area

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat offside rear.

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 MXS is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MXS, 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 MXS registered?

FL12 MXS is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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