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VN12 EVP

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

215,199 mi
Last recorded215,199 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 EVP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 215,199 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 199,677 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 178,218 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 157,928 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 144,891 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 139,696 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 130,005 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 114,685 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 104,962 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 103,601 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 96,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 85,457 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 76,359 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 75,065 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 66,743 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 57,219 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 57,218 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 56,556 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2015 45,739 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 EVP is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VN12 EVP, 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 VN12 EVP registered?

VN12 EVP is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is VN12 EVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN12 EVP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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