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GJ12 VFC

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

180,530 mi
Last recorded180,530 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 VFC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 180,530 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 171,817 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 160,950 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 152,943 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 141,155 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 134,386 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 123,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 May 2021 123,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2021 123,804 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 114,826 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 114,319 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 95,868 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 461,218 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 461,218 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 75,993 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 65,541 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 57,053 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 56,278 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 56,278 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 46,172 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 46,172 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 37,621 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 27,739 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 20,863 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 20,655 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 17,719 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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GJ12 VFC is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GJ12 VFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ12 VFC registered?

GJ12 VFC is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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The MOT history for GJ12 VFC shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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