2012 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · FX12 XAJ
2012 Toyota Prius (1.8L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 327,545 miles. MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 327,545 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FX12 XAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2026
- 327,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FX12 XAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Toyota Prius (FX12 XAJ) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
FX12 XAJ Mileage History
- 12/04/2024221,174 mi
- 12/04/2024221,174 mi
- 11/04/2025320,523 mi+99,349 mi
- 11/04/2026327,545 mi+7,022 mi
- 11/04/2026327,545 mi
Average of roughly 53,294 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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