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WV12 VBN

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

173,185 mi
Last recorded173,185 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 173,185 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside / nearside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 170,754 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 169,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 156,061 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 150,776 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 145,003 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 143,029 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 137,910 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 135,502 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 124,945 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 114,999 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 103,889 miles

Offside Front 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 16 Feb 2018 91,463 miles

Engine cover & Under covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 21 Aug 2017 81,708 miles

Engine covers and under try fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Feb 2017 73,033 miles

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

engine cover and under try fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 15 Aug 2016 61,585 miles

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

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

under cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Feb 2016 51,479 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Mar 2015 46,400 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 VBN is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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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What year was WV12 VBN registered?

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

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