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CV12 LUP

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

353,279 mi
Last recorded353,279 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 LUP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 353,279 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 3 Mar 2025 328,229 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

ubcc

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2024 298,507 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 267,755 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 233,625 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 217,824 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 217,824 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 206,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 172,788 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 141,359 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 123,300 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 123,300 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 108,317 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wear to inner edges of tyres

Pass 6 Mar 2015 81,498 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wiper blades worn

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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CV12 LUP is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc other 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 CV12 LUP, 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 CV12 LUP registered?

CV12 LUP is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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