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FM12 LNU

2012 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

273,612 mi
Last recorded273,612 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 LNU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 273,612 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/ offside very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2025 226,301 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 176,717 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2024 176,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 132,831 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 132,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 93,955 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 91,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 87,356 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 81,508 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 81,508 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 75,626 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 64,234 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 55,184 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 47,842 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 LNU is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FM12 LNU, 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 LNU registered?

FM12 LNU is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 August 2012.

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