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VN12 UNZ

2012 Toyota Prius

White Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

283,334 mi
Last recorded283,334 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 UNZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 283,334 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 265,978 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 251,213 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 224,287 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 223,637 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 213,803 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 202,251 miles

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

Offside Front day running light lens cracked

cat shield loose

fuel tank heat shield loose

Fail 11 Aug 2021 202,251 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front day running light lens cracked

cat shield loose

fuel tank heat shield loose

Pass 4 Sep 2020 191,809 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 189,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2020 189,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 169,596 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 140,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 111,930 miles

Both Front Tyres are wearing on edges

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is worn and cut but cannot see cords without manipulation

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 May 2016 87,478 miles

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

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

front tyres are worn on edges

rear brake pads are wearing

wiper blades are slightly smearing

Fail 20 May 2016 87,478 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front tyres are worn on edges

rear brake pads are wearing

wiper blades are slightly smearing

Pass 2 Jun 2015 65,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear pads have aprox 4 to 5mm of material remaining

Fail 2 Jun 2015 65,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear pads have aprox 4 to 5mm of material remaining

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 UNZ is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UNZ, 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 UNZ is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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