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EX12 VKO

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

254,408 mi
Last recorded254,408 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 VKO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 254,408 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 239,602 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 238,147 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 222,781 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 211,969 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 191,215 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 191,213 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 168,024 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 154,584 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 154,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 138,889 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 138,889 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2017 123,181 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 123,181 miles

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

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 114,475 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 114,475 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 98,899 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 89,846 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 89,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 89,827 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 86,619 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 86,529 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 58,687 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 58,687 miles

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

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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EX12 VKO is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EX12 VKO, 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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EX12 VKO is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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