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WV12 VBU

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

346,651 mi
Last recorded346,651 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 VBU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 346,651 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Sep 2023 346,651 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2022 342,814 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 342,233 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2022 308,537 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 284,674 miles
Pass 3 May 2021 254,726 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 231,408 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 215,614 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 187,223 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 158,734 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 129,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 100,818 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 82,087 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 79,578 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 79,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 54,796 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 54,750 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 44,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2014 36,925 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2014 36,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2014 31,313 miles
Fail 5 May 2014 31,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 25,637 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 VBU is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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