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FM12 AWJ

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,958 mi
Last recorded168,958 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 AWJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 168,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2026 168,958 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 161,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2024 154,854 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 147,468 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 147,468 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 140,710 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 137,817 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 130,943 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 129,128 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 129,128 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 126,323 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 114,682 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 107,879 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 96,804 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 89,156 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 79,796 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 73,503 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 66,965 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 66,965 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 62,163 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 55,060 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 35,036 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 15,823 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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FM12 AWJ is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,800cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FM12 AWJ, 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 FM12 AWJ registered?

FM12 AWJ is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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