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EX12 VUB

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

225,199 mi
Last recorded225,199 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 VUB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 225,199 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 175,659 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 170,860 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 151,459 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 144,455 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 133,203 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 133,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2020 126,921 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2020 120,741 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 112,067 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 111,236 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 99,334 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2018 86,120 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 74,200 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 58,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (3.5.1g)

Under tray fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2017 42,441 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 28,107 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 25,433 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 20,444 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 20,444 miles

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

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 VUB is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EX12 VUB, 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 EX12 VUB registered?

EX12 VUB is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is EX12 VUB safe to buy?

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