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LX12 HPE

2012 Toyota Prius Plus

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

226,622 mi
Last recorded226,622 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius Plus105,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 HPE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius Plus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 226,622 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure part missing ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2026 226,619 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure part missing ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 217,238 miles

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure Part missing ()

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 217,233 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure Part missing ()

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 209,010 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 209,010 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 197,623 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 170,788 miles

Nearside Front repeater lens damage.

Pass 27 May 2021 141,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2021 141,290 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 129,055 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 116,239 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 100,330 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 100,330 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 85,809 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 80,133 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 80,133 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,119 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 50,679 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 41,196 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 41,175 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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LX12 HPE is a 2012 Toyota Prius Plus in Blue with a 1,800cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LX12 HPE, 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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What year was LX12 HPE registered?

LX12 HPE is a 2012 Toyota Prius Plus, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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