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VN12 JWJ

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

234,718 mi
Last recorded234,718 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 JWJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 234,718 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 229,265 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

general surface rust and corrosion to underbody sills and components

sill cover engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2024 224,501 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 216,003 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2022 200,961 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 200,961 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper at A pillar

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 184,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 121,775 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 121,775 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 150,077 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 136,650 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 136,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 126,255 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 126,255 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 109,851 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 95,083 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 95,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 86,275 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 68,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 61,451 miles

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

O/S front tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 5 May 2016 46,935 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 33,370 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 JWJ is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 JWJ, 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 JWJ is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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