2012 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · VF12 KTA
2012 Toyota Prius (1.8L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 142,121 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,121 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VF12 KTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 142,121 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VF12 KTA 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 (VF12 KTA) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 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: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
VF12 KTA Mileage History
- 25/03/202350,827 mi
- 19/03/202465,007 mi+14,180 mi
- 24/03/202586,199 mi+21,192 mi
- 30/03/2026142,111 mi+55,912 mi
- 30/03/2026142,121 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 30,280 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Brake Actuator FailureSerious
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- EGR Clogging / Head GasketSerious
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