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FL12 UST

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,441 mi
Last recorded215,441 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 215,441 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 201,728 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 190,123 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 180,546 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 May 2022 173,935 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 166,188 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 166,187 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 162,382 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 162,382 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 155,900 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 155,900 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 155,889 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 155,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 155,201 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 153,103 miles
Fail 27 May 2019 152,903 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 149,807 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 149,807 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation has a sharp edge which could or is likely to cut or abrade the webbing. (10.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2018 146,697 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 142,894 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 142,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2017 130,146 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 130,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 117,105 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 117,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Fog light inop.

Pass 20 Apr 2017 115,757 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2017 115,755 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front wipers slightly smearing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2016 98,266 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 98,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 79,116 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 58,907 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 40,758 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 40,656 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 UST is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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