2012 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · HJ12 VMV
2012 Toyota Prius (1.8L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 24 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 295,471 miles. MOT valid until 07 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 295,471 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ12 VMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 295,471 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ12 VMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Toyota Prius (HJ12 VMV) between May 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
HJ12 VMV Mileage History
- 24/05/2023264,991 mi
- 08/03/2024272,892 mi+7,901 mi
- 08/03/2024272,892 mi
- 28/02/2025284,124 mi+11,232 mi
- 06/03/2026295,471 mi+11,347 mi
Average of roughly 10,947 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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