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FL12 USW

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

406,454 mi
Last recorded406,454 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 406,454 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 31 Jan 2024 374,115 miles

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))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 374,115 miles

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))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 362,899 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 332,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 306,686 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 283,211 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 263,741 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 261,522 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 240,038 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 239,949 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator NS/OS (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 210,831 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 210,831 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 181,773 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 167,509 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2018 138,539 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2017 109,674 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 93,274 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 76,099 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 59,893 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 43,767 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 40,617 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre has small cut in tread

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 USW is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 USW, 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 USW is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 April 2012.

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