2012 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric · LX12 GNN
2012 Toyota Prius (1.8L, hybrid electric). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 84,907 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,907 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- HYBRID ELECTRIC · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX12 GNN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 84,907 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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LX12 GNN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Toyota Prius (LX12 GNN) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
LX12 GNN Mileage History
- 03/01/202475,185 mi
- 28/12/202477,520 mi+2,335 mi
- 20/01/202684,907 mi+7,387 mi
Average of roughly 4,749 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Prius Mk3 (XW30)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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