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VN12 OGT

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,220 mi
Last recorded82,220 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 OGT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 82,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

front brakes noisy when operated

Pass 1 Feb 2024 76,076 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 71,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 67,107 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Feb 2022 67,107 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 60,779 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 55,664 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 45,790 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 36,655 miles

nearside front tyre has deep cut to sidewall

Pass 19 Oct 2016 31,849 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 29,324 miles

Front brake Discs and Pads are wearing

Fail 22 Apr 2016 29,324 miles

Front brake Discs and Pads are wearing

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 22,343 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 22,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 OGT is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OGT, 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 OGT registered?

VN12 OGT is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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