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FL61 XAE

2012 Toyota Prius

White Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

199,483 mi
Last recorded199,483 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 XAE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 199,483 miles

Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 189,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 189,275 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 183,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 171,363 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 155,188 miles

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 29 Nov 2021 142,714 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 132,292 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 123,000 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 115,883 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 110,140 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 99,017 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 92,759 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 90,390 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 85,756 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 80,044 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 74,361 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 69,128 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 63,874 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 57,531 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 56,762 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 49,670 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 49,670 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 37,799 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 37,799 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 37,052 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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FL61 XAE is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 FL61 XAE, 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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What year was FL61 XAE registered?

FL61 XAE is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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