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Silver · Hybrid electric (clean) · 2005 · 1,497 cc

ARU 12MOT history

ARU 12 is a silver hybrid electric (clean) Toyota Prius first used on 20 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2023 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 108,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2022.

ARU 12 silver Toyota Prius – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 May 2023
Mileage
108,097 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2022
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ARU 12
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Toyota
Model
Prius
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
1,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 May 2023
Latest MOT test
9 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

ARU 12 was last recorded at 108,097 miles on 9 May 2022, 398 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Oct 2011: 47,920 miles, lower than 68,358 miles on 14 Oct 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
107,699 miles · 11 May 2021
Between the last two tests
398 miles
Average per year
6,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 108,097 miles
  • 2021 – 107,699 miles
  • 2020 – 104,093 miles
  • 2019 – 97,280 miles
  • 2018 – 92,170 miles
  • 2016 – 86,214 miles
  • 2015 – 79,284 miles
  • 2014 – 73,640 miles
  • 2013 – 66,306 miles
  • 2012 – 56,882 miles
  • 2011 – 47,920 miles
  • 2010 – 68,358 miles
  • 2009 – 33,238 miles
  • 2008 – 23,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,097 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,097 miles (+398)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    108,097 miles
    Test number
    722413325829
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass107,699 miles (+3,606)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    107,699 miles
    Test number
    725119372625
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass104,093 miles (+6,813)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    104,093 miles
    Test number
    577162632968
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass97,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    97,280 miles
    Test number
    647208571910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,280 miles (+5,110)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,280 miles
    Test number
    340028711305
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  6. Pass92,170 miles (+5,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    92,170 miles
    Test number
    750261224306
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Pass86,214 miles (+6,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    86,214 miles
    Test number
    762168079983
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  8. Pass79,284 miles (+5,644)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    79,284 miles
    Test number
    585146139260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,640 miles (+7,334)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    73,640 miles
    Test number
    757039934380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,306 miles (+9,424)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    66,306 miles
    Test number
    439796993205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,882 miles (+8,962)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    56,882 miles
    Test number
    666737292295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteN/s/f wiper slight damaged

  12. Pass47,920 miles (-20,438)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    47,920 miles
    Test number
    777817891285
    • NoteVTS NO 7456a9 In 2009- Mot Test No 990705799261 Miles Was 33238 In 2010- Mot Test No 190447980228 Miles Was 40682.- Not 68358 Miles.And In 2011 /24/10/2011. Miles Is 47920.. Near Side Front Tyre Running Low On Iner Edge..

  13. Pass68,358 miles (+35,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    68,358 miles
    Test number
    190447980228
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass33,238 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    33,238 miles
    Test number
    990705799261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail33,226 miles (+9,241)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,226 miles
    Test number
    282804699231
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass23,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    23,985 miles
    Test number
    320252368474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ARU 12

What vehicle is registration ARU 12 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ARU 12 on a silver hybrid electric (clean) Toyota Prius first used on 20 Sept 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does ARU 12 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on ARU 12 expired on 10 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on ARU 12?
The MOT on ARU 12 expired on 10 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has ARU 12 done?
ARU 12 was recorded at 108,097 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2022, an average of 6,168 miles a year.
Has ARU 12 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ARU 12 has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on ARU 12 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Oct 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on ARU 12 find?
ARU 12 passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; central front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; central rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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