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VO12 MYL

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

295,653 mi
Last recorded295,653 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 MYL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 295,653 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 295,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 265,095 miles

Nearside Front headlight cover crack

Offside Front headlight cover crack

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 247,102 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 232,594 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 218,951 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 218,000 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 217,999 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 201,849 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 159,468 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 150,825 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 141,779 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 126,509 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 111,736 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 111,736 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 98,079 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 98,079 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not fitted (1.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 97,633 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 88,451 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 77,418 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 68,298 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

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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VO12 MYL is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VO12 MYL, 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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VO12 MYL is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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