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DN12 VBM

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

181,294 mi
Last recorded181,294 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 VBM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 181,294 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 181,256 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative leveler in rear axle seized and broken off mount (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 166,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 149,640 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 130,080 miles

parking brake efficency just met

Pass 1 Nov 2021 105,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 102,479 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 85,994 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 60,659 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 38,361 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 32,217 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 24,899 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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DN12 VBM is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DN12 VBM, 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 DN12 VBM registered?

DN12 VBM is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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