2012 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · LT12 KGE
2012 Toyota Prius (1.8L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 268,831 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 268,831 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT12 KGE Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 268,831 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT12 KGE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Toyota Prius (LT12 KGE) between February 2015 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
LT12 KGE Mileage History
- 06/02/201519,208 mi
- 06/02/201519,208 mi
- 11/08/201520,495 mi+1,287 mi
- 09/02/201638,582 mi+18,087 mi
- 09/02/201638,582 mi
- 02/08/201658,716 mi+20,134 mi
- 30/01/201770,911 mi+12,195 mi
- 10/02/201875,222 mi+4,311 mi
- 07/08/201895,250 mi+20,028 mi
- 06/02/2019122,154 mi+26,904 mi
- 03/08/2019141,026 mi+18,872 mi
- 01/02/2020167,384 mi+26,358 mi
- 28/08/2020179,781 mi+12,397 mi
- 28/08/2020179,781 mi
- 09/02/2021196,770 mi+16,989 mi
- 09/02/2021196,770 mi
- 06/08/2021214,782 mi+18,012 mi
- 02/02/2022242,661 mi+27,879 mi
- 31/01/2023257,523 mi+14,862 mi
- 27/04/2024266,260 mi+8,737 mi
- 27/04/2024266,260 mi
- 24/04/2025267,517 mi+1,257 mi
- 09/04/2026268,831 mi+1,314 mi
- 09/04/2026268,831 mi
Average of roughly 22,348 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Brake Actuator FailureSerious
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