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Toyota Prius

Black · Hybrid electric (clean) · 2012 · 1,798 cc

LP12 GVEMOT history

LP12 GVE is a black hybrid electric (clean) Toyota Prius first used on 12 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 314,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

LP12 GVE black Toyota Prius – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
314,259 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
27,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 GVE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Prius
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 GVE was last recorded at 314,259 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 1,512 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
312,747 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,512 miles
Average per year
27,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 314,259 miles
  • 2025 – 312,747 miles
  • 2024 – 295,089 miles
  • 2023 – 276,539 miles
  • 2022 – 263,171 miles
  • 2021 – 238,140 miles
  • 2020 – 211,179 miles
  • 2019 – 187,261 miles
  • 2018 – 149,521 miles
  • 2017 – 109,276 miles
  • 2016 – 66,136 miles
  • 2015 – 28,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass314,259 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass314,259 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    314,259 miles
    Test number
    572737089013
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. Fail314,259 miles (+1,512)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    314,259 miles
    Test number
    969230242788
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass312,747 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    312,747 miles
    Test number
    852039921788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  4. Fail312,747 miles (+17,658)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    312,747 miles
    Test number
    662230059168
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass295,089 miles (+18,550)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    295,089 miles
    Test number
    942469096737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass276,539 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    276,539 miles
    Test number
    950206564520
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail276,539 miles (+13,368)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    276,539 miles
    Test number
    886980796258
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass263,171 miles (+10,589)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    263,171 miles
    Test number
    100440106282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass252,582 miles (+14,442)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    252,582 miles
    Test number
    895782493131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass238,140 miles (+10,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    238,140 miles
    Test number
    868391877643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass227,732 miles (+16,553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    227,732 miles
    Test number
    415412719790
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light crack
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass211,179 miles (+4,856)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    211,179 miles
    Test number
    100770234134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass206,323 miles (+19,062)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    206,323 miles
    Test number
    839699873828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass187,261 miles (+2,484)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    187,261 miles
    Test number
    172827991509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass184,777 miles (+18,567)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    184,777 miles
    Test number
    396779483183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass166,210 miles (+16,689)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    166,210 miles
    Test number
    237626903693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass149,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    149,521 miles
    Test number
    576841311301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail149,521 miles (+19,113)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,521 miles
    Test number
    550435784032
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  19. Pass130,408 miles (+21,132)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    130,408 miles
    Test number
    407975524579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass109,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    109,276 miles
    Test number
    396358966708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail109,276 miles (+21,990)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,276 miles
    Test number
    293425800003
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
  22. Pass87,286 miles (+21,150)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    87,286 miles
    Test number
    690326487924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,136 miles (+18,785)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,136 miles
    Test number
    463559111090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,351 miles (+18,643)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    47,351 miles
    Test number
    412624031465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    28,708 miles
    Test number
    586185605299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 GVE

Does LP12 GVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 GVE is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 GVE?
The MOT on LP12 GVE is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 GVE done?
LP12 GVE was recorded at 314,259 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 27,218 miles a year.
Has LP12 GVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 GVE has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LP12 GVE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LP12 GVE find?
LP12 GVE passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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