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DG12 VOV

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (24 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

256,943 mi
Last recorded256,943 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 VOV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

24 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 256,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 May 2026 256,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2025 254,485 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 251,892 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 251,874 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 230,717 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 208,820 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 203,803 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 187,125 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 168,778 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 26 Apr 2021 163,617 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 152,882 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 133,865 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 131,716 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 111,921 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 94,924 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 91,950 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 72,742 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 55,791 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 54,805 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 37,018 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 25,605 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 20,636 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 14,826 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 14,603 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 12,536 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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DG12 VOV is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 DG12 VOV, 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 DG12 VOV registered?

DG12 VOV is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is DG12 VOV safe to buy?

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