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KF12 JVL

2012 Toyota Prius +

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

271,232 mi
Last recorded271,232 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius +117,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF12 JVL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius +
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 271,232 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 244,011 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 240,601 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2023 237,222 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 May 2023 237,222 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 231,966 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 199,048 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 196,913 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 188,816 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 167,052 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 166,663 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 166,663 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 152,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 152,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 127,034 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 127,034 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 111,497 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 111,497 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2017 85,106 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 64,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 42,351 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 27,963 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 21,428 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 21,355 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 21,355 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius +?

Based on 3,962 MOT tests across 280 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
17,455
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
280
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
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KF12 JVL is a 2012 Toyota Prius + in Silver with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Prius + models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 117,114 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 registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KF12 JVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius + typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Prius + is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KF12 JVL is a 2012 Toyota Prius +, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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