2012 Toyota Prius+ · 1,116 MOT tests
2012 Toyota Prius+ reliability
2012 Toyota Prius+s fail 21.5% of first MOT tests, 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 8 Prius+ years (1,116 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
Looking at a 2012 Toyota Prius+?
See its own MOT history and mileage, free.
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Prius+s: 16.1%)
- 21.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Prius+s: 16.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 36% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 84,077
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,116
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 61% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Strong point: suspension, 69% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Toyota Prius+
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.9%
- Suspension3.8%
- Tyres3.7%
- Brakes2.5%
- Wheels0.5%
- Seat belts and airbags0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.12%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.15%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.97%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.25%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.25%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.16%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.08%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.78%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.69%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.42%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (1.79%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.52%)
Other years
Every Toyota Prius+ year
The full picture: Toyota Prius+ reliability. Before you pay for any Toyota Prius+, a Full Check (£9.99) shows finance, stolen and write-off records the MOT can't.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Toyota Prius+ reliable?
2012 Toyota Prius+s fail 21.5% of first MOT tests, 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 8 Prius+ years (1,116 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Toyota Prius+ MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.12% of tests), registration plate lamp not working (2.15% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.97% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Toyota Prius+ have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Toyota Prius+ shows 84,077 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Check a 2012 Toyota Prius+ free
MOT history, mileage record, ULEZ, tax and recalls on any UK car, in seconds. No sign-up, no card.