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WV12 VBY

2012 Toyota Prius

White Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

323,525 mi
Last recorded323,525 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 VBY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2025 323,525 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 298,143 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 271,654 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 247,465 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 223,248 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 199,263 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 176,591 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 141,102 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 123,344 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 111,416 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 90,531 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 74,053 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 55,842 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 52,885 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 51,247 miles

front brake pads low.

front tyre tread wearing on edges.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 50,999 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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)

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 VBY is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV12 VBY registered?

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

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