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AO12 ZVM

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,544 mi
Last recorded147,544 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 147,544 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 145,070 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 139,630 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 139,630 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 129,707 miles

Lower under tray fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2023 129,512 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Lower under tray fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2022 115,475 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 103,721 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 94,704 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 76,124 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 57,103 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 39,452 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 32,825 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner & outer edges & slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner & outer edges

Pass 26 Jun 2015 22,745 miles

Front Nearside Tyre Slight Damage To Outer Sidewall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZVM is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZVM, 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 AO12 ZVM registered?

AO12 ZVM is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 July 2012.

Is AO12 ZVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 ZVM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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