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VO12 PXR

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,567 mi
Last recorded128,567 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 PXR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 128,567 miles

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

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

Offside Rear low effort parking brake

Pass 30 Jun 2025 115,596 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 104,957 miles

wheel / tyre sizes incorrect (205/55x16 fitted - should be 215/45x17)

Fail 18 Dec 2024 104,948 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

wheel / tyre sizes incorrect (205/55x16 fitted - should be 215/45x17)

Pass 8 Jul 2024 96,289 miles

incorrect size wheels/tyres fitted ( 205/55x16 fitted - should be 215/45x17 )

Fail 2 Jul 2024 96,224 miles

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

incorrect size wheels/tyres fitted ( 205/55x16 fitted - should be 215/45x17 )

Pass 19 Dec 2023 85,580 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 85,564 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 69,057 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 68,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 68,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 63,426 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 63,426 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 57,789 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 56,660 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 51,686 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 45,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit age cracks in tread also evident (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit age cracks in tread evident (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 45,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit age cracks in tread also evident (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit age cracks in tread evident (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 40,245 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 33,857 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 27,830 miles

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 PXR is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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