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WV12 VBL

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

364,395 mi
Last recorded364,395 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 VBL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 364,395 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 340,453 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Door damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2024 340,453 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Door damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2023 335,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tie rod slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 328,004 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tie rod slight play

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 328,004 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tie rod slight play

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 296,369 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 273,533 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel line from tank has corrosion ()

Pass 9 Feb 2021 254,637 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 240,275 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 234,800 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 212,647 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 188,756 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 158,771 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 146,647 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 122,451 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 98,029 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 80,036 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 56,745 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 56,148 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 56,148 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 50,708 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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WV12 VBL is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 WV12 VBL, 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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WV12 VBL is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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