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FR12 SZD

2012 Toyota Prius Plus

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

253,985 mi
Last recorded253,985 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius Plus105,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 SZD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius Plus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 253,985 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 253,984 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 248,705 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 237,391 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 225,805 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 225,805 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 215,062 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 210,376 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 199,290 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 199,290 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2019 177,445 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 17 Nov 2019 177,445 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 161,631 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2019 161,631 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 146,377 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 146,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 131,003 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 110,994 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 97,256 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 94,052 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 90,061 miles

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

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

unable to check rearmost seats & belts due to luggage in boot

Fail 18 Jul 2016 90,061 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

able to check rearmost seats/belts due to luggage in boot

Pass 16 Jul 2015 65,678 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius Plus?

Based on 31,088 MOT tests across 2,724 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
21,928
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,724
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 58
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FR12 SZD is a 2012 Toyota Prius Plus in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Prius Plus models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 105,033 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 Plus fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FR12 SZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius Plus typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Prius Plus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FR12 SZD is a 2012 Toyota Prius Plus, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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