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GF12 VWT

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

162,820 mi
Last recorded162,820 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 VWT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 162,820 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 159,642 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 159,642 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 128,038 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 123,532 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 122,000 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 120,127 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 116,329 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 115,466 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 99,124 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 99,124 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 98,797 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 85,210 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 82,109 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 69,106 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 67,246 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 63,560 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 60,094 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 56,612 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 54,940 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 51,742 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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GF12 VWT is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GF12 VWT, 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 GF12 VWT registered?

GF12 VWT is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is GF12 VWT safe to buy?

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