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VU12 HVV

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

258,045 mi
Last recorded258,045 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 HVV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 258,045 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 256,283 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2020 232,000 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 199,738 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 183,462 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 182,595 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 165,042 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 144,047 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 131,772 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 115,350 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 16 May 2017 115,350 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 113,303 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 113,303 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 98,218 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 81,217 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 66,379 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 66,379 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 54,045 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 49,572 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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VU12 HVV is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VU12 HVV, 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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What year was VU12 HVV registered?

VU12 HVV is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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