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VN12 OOJ

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,846 mi
Last recorded106,846 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 OOJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 106,846 miles

Front Bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Front Shock absorbers corroded both sides

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 106,846 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Bumper damaged but no sharp edges

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

Front Shock absorbers corroded both sides

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 104,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 100,860 miles

Front Bumper Damaged

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 May 2024 100,827 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper Damaged

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 96,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 92,080 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 85,527 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 85,527 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 27 May 2020 81,868 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Fail 27 May 2020 81,868 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

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

Pass 28 May 2019 77,666 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

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

front tyres wearing

kerb damage to nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2018 71,948 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 61,723 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 46,181 miles

under tray fitted to vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2015 26,436 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OOJ is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OOJ, 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 OOJ is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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