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FL12 UPM

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

268,757 mi
Last recorded268,757 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 UPM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 268,757 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 255,249 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2023 253,681 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 241,078 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 225,820 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 225,820 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 209,419 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 209,419 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 196,121 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 179,575 miles

front brake discs worn thin

Fail 6 Dec 2019 179,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

front brake discs worn thin

Pass 5 Jun 2019 167,104 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 167,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 154,420 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 142,724 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 142,724 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2017 139,852 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 128,780 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 127,790 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 127,790 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 105,864 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 88,344 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 87,115 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 68,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2015 43,188 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2015 42,829 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 42,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 UPM is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 UPM, 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 UPM is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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