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DN12 VBY

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

233,937 mi
Last recorded233,937 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 VBY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 233,937 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front door damage.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 229,747 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 225,032 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 219,377 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 209,104 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 209,104 miles

Offside Front Brake linkage excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 192,670 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 185,546 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 174,618 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 172,514 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 165,917 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 165,408 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 158,026 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 140,367 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 125,588 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 109,423 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 91,099 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 91,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2017 80,635 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 69,356 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 67,951 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 60,925 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 50,749 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 48,643 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 48,643 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 VBY is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 VBY, 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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DN12 VBY is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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