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VU62 VBN

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,537 mi
Last recorded119,537 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 VBN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 119,537 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 119,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 113,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 113,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 112,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing unevenly on inner edge. Tyre tread also cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to see front and rear inner pads

Fail 15 Nov 2023 112,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Un Even Wear

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 106,491 miles

Central Rear seat belt stalk not accessible

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 98,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 98,257 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 98,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped edge- advise to replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on base tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

park brake efficiency only just met. Braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 9 Mar 2020 98,243 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped edge- advise to replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on base tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

park brake efficiency only just met. Braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 17 Jun 2019 95,743 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 95,743 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 83,034 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 75,815 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 67,263 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 67,263 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 54,671 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 45,198 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 37,506 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 32,844 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 32,819 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 27,200 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge feathering

Nearside Rear tyre raised edges wearing

Fail 9 Sep 2015 27,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre outer edge feathering

Nearside Rear tyre raised edges wearing

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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VU62 VBN is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU62 VBN, 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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VU62 VBN is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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