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FL12 USZ

2012 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

240,208 mi
Last recorded240,208 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 240,208 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2023 240,208 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2022 228,575 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 228,363 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2021 222,784 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Nov 2021 222,784 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2021 207,629 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 207,629 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 207,629 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 206,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 206,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 193,294 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 159,131 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 151,211 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 145,121 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 137,124 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 136,101 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 129,321 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 129,321 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 123,923 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 123,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 116,185 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 116,185 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 100,386 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 89,501 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 69,150 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 44,351 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 USZ is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 USZ, 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 USZ is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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