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FY12 SFU

2012 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

322,159 mi
Last recorded322,159 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 SFU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 322,159 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 314,112 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 313,112 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 311,367 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 278,856 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 259,079 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 259,079 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 247,391 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 244,788 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 233,148 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 233,148 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 227,834 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 212,867 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 210,916 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 190,488 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 168,918 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 168,918 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 150,169 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 130,217 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 116,720 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 116,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 98,175 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 81,640 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 66,730 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 62,550 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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FY12 SFU is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FY12 SFU, 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 FY12 SFU registered?

FY12 SFU is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 June 2012.

Is FY12 SFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 SFU shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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