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FJ12 VZS

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,360 mi
Last recorded98,360 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 VZS
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 98,360 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 98,323 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 73,482 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 47,146 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 47,134 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 34,678 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 34,583 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 34,583 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 38,582 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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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FJ12 VZS is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,800cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FJ12 VZS, 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 FJ12 VZS registered?

FJ12 VZS is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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The MOT history for FJ12 VZS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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