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FY12 SFV

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

323,372 mi
Last recorded323,372 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 SFV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 323,372 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 313,885 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 313,885 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2024 308,254 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2024 308,254 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 294,735 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 280,260 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2022 265,755 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 260,792 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 260,792 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 245,177 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 229,929 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 223,653 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 208,069 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 208,069 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 205,886 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 188,302 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 172,113 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 152,111 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 132,621 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 114,029 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 95,366 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 95,366 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 93,207 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 76,514 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 76,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 58,493 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 50,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 SFV is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FY12 SFV, 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 SFV registered?

FY12 SFV is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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