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VN12 OGP

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,609 mi
Last recorded155,609 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 OGP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 155,609 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 155,609 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 128,783 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 117,624 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 111,067 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 255,299 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 234,304 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 219,556 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 210,616 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 209,601 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 209,601 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 200,924 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 185,687 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 185,687 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 165,036 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 144,406 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 122,649 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 108,195 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 89,355 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 78,871 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 60,801 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 47,919 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 30,224 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2014 12,776 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 OGP is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OGP, 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 OGP registered?

VN12 OGP is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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