CarVerify

Free Car Check

VO12 NJF

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

353,481 mi
Last recorded353,481 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 353,481 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 351,679 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 349,189 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 318,832 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 292,802 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 272,096 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 229,231 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 205,002 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 169,859 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 153,664 miles

nsr and osr tyre rubber deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2017 153,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsr and osr tyre rubber deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2016 117,654 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 94,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 80,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
Full Toyota Prius reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VO12 NJF is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VO12 NJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VO12 NJF?

You can check the full history of VO12 NJF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VO12 NJF registered?

VO12 NJF is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is VO12 NJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO12 NJF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VO12 NJF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VO12 NJF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.