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FD61 VXZ

2012 Toyota Prius

White Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,560 mi
Last recorded191,560 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 VXZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 191,560 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 183,778 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 176,150 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 176,150 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 167,749 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 167,408 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 137,240 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 117,564 miles

nsf lower wishbone bush worn

Fail 29 Apr 2020 117,549 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nsf lower wishbone bush worn

Pass 30 Apr 2019 95,257 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 95,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 69,767 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 39,284 miles

Nearside wiper blade deterioated

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 24,359 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 20,064 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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FD61 VXZ is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FD61 VXZ, 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 FD61 VXZ registered?

FD61 VXZ is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is FD61 VXZ safe to buy?

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