2012 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · LJ12 VKR
2012 Toyota Prius (1.8L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 24 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 212,161 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 212,161 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ12 VKR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 212,161 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LJ12 VKR 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 (LJ12 VKR) between February 2026 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LJ12 VKR Mileage History
- 28/02/2026203,890 mi
- 28/02/2026203,890 mi
- 02/03/2026204,151 mi+261 mi
- 03/03/2026204,318 mi+167 mi
- 07/04/2026212,161 mi+7,843 mi
Average of roughly 79,133 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Brake Actuator FailureSerious
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- EGR Clogging / Head GasketSerious
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