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VN12 EVD

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

328,389 mi
Last recorded328,389 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 EVD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 328,389 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 326,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Apr 2025 326,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 321,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 321,514 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 311,533 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 311,533 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 296,629 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 283,710 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 269,323 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 262,681 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 257,369 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 257,369 miles

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment bottom (2.2.2 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 250,233 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 250,232 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2019 239,606 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 219,021 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 188,923 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 182,949 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 182,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 151,388 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 124,402 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 124,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 92,459 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 66,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (215/45x17 87v) (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre tread cracked

nearside rear tyre tread cracked

offside rear tyre tread cracked

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 40,813 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 40,491 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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VN12 EVD is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VN12 EVD, 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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VN12 EVD is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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