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AO12 ZVB

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,895 mi
Last recorded49,895 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ZVB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 49,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 45,631 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slight damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 42,659 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored x2 rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 42,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored x2 rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 38,901 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 31,846 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 29,201 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 29,200 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 23,142 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jul 2018 19,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 19,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 14,807 miles

Offside Front seat belt buck has to have buitton pushed for seat belt to lock in place but otherwise fully functionally locking and releasing

Fail 24 Jul 2017 14,806 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt buck has to have buitton pushed for seat belt to lock in place but otherwise fully functionally locking and releasing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 10,443 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 8,451 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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AO12 ZVB is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO12 ZVB, 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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AO12 ZVB is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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