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DA12 VTM

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

178,725 mi
Last recorded178,725 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 VTM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 178,725 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 174,281 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 168,944 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 160,840 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 160,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2022 151,917 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 142,624 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 140,579 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 134,348 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 129,507 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 118,670 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 118,670 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 114,934 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 114,934 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 102,499 miles
Pass 20 May 2018 89,554 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 81,397 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 68,240 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 50,205 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 43,553 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 43,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 39,855 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 28,893 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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DA12 VTM is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VTM, 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 DA12 VTM registered?

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

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