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VU12 YRU

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

238,225 mi
Last recorded238,225 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 YRU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 238,225 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 235,501 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 193,113 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 193,112 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 189,244 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 177,240 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 166,097 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 147,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 138,882 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 123,070 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 107,985 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 104,618 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 111,387 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 99,246 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 96,084 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 93,426 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 77,921 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 74,783 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 74,478 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 57,760 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 YRU is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YRU, 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 YRU registered?

VU12 YRU is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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