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DA12 VKR

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

193,980 mi
Last recorded193,980 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 VKR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 193,980 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion on on rear underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 185,746 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 172,168 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SMEARING ON SCREEN (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SMEARING ON SCRFEEN (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 172,168 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened EXCESSIVE OIL LEAK DRIPPED DOWN OVER FRONT HUB (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SMEARING ON SCREEN (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SMEARING ON SCRFEEN (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 155,650 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 142,857 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 131,684 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 120,629 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 110,131 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 97,682 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 81,332 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 65,271 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 44,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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DA12 VKR is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,800cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 DA12 VKR, 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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DA12 VKR is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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