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FL12 USY

2012 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

329,785 mi
Last recorded329,785 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 329,785 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 329,785 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 310,584 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 310,579 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 307,017 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 307,017 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 304,394 miles

Offside 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2022 287,565 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 274,624 miles

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

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 28 May 2021 260,560 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 252,417 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020 251,174 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 218,554 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 218,554 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 199,430 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 199,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 179,799 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 159,104 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 143,254 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 127,235 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 126,271 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 113,699 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 113,568 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 92,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 92,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 75,053 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 63,296 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 63,194 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 USY is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 USY, 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 USY is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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