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

LP12 VKKMOT history

LP12 VKK is a white hybrid electric (clean) Toyota Prius first used on 18 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 288,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

LP12 VKK white Toyota Prius – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
288,973 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
24,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 VKK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Prius
Colour
White
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 VKK was last recorded at 288,973 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
288,947 miles · 15 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
24,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 288,973 miles
  • 2025 – 273,169 miles
  • 2024 – 256,922 miles
  • 2023 – 240,516 miles
  • 2022 – 218,247 miles
  • 2021 – 209,588 miles
  • 2020 – 172,944 miles
  • 2019 – 148,248 miles
  • 2018 – 116,148 miles
  • 2017 – 100,679 miles
  • 2016 – 60,185 miles
  • 2015 – 30,097 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass288,973 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (215/45r17

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass288,973 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    288,973 miles
    Test number
    464755347016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail288,973 miles (+26)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    288,973 miles
    Test number
    208847909029
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail288,947 miles (+15,778)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    288,947 miles
    Test number
    727710432007
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass273,169 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    273,169 miles
    Test number
    338224849605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (215/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail273,153 miles (+16,231)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    273,153 miles
    Test number
    215709975595
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside sidewall completely split apart + tyre is flat and has 2 nails in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (215/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass256,922 miles (+16,406)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    256,922 miles
    Test number
    485623909457
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass240,516 miles (+291)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    240,516 miles
    Test number
    826288344885
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills/area slight corrosion .. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f dipped headlamp output low but not affecting image .....

  8. Fail240,225 miles (+21,978)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,225 miles
    Test number
    938799972542
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative warning lamp on dash .. (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both fronts (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills/area slight corrosion .. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f dipped headlamp output low but not affecting image .....

  9. Pass218,247 miles (+8,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    218,247 miles
    Test number
    233070248380
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass209,588 miles (+17,963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    209,588 miles
    Test number
    724786630320
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass191,625 miles (+18,681)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    191,625 miles
    Test number
    688783833293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass172,944 miles (+2,217)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    172,944 miles
    Test number
    435857640891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass170,727 miles (+9,600)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    170,727 miles
    Test number
    368595692999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass161,127 miles (+12,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    161,127 miles
    Test number
    204886858638
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Pass148,248 miles (+14,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    148,248 miles
    Test number
    268138255662
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  16. Pass133,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    133,839 miles
    Test number
    421452866062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail133,839 miles (+17,691)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,839 miles
    Test number
    776240407496
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  18. Pass116,148 miles (+2,483)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    116,148 miles
    Test number
    243234447120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass113,665 miles (+12,986)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    113,665 miles
    Test number
    620352925363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass100,679 miles (+40,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    100,679 miles
    Test number
    942901185014
    • AdvisoryNS door damaged
    • AdvisoryNSF wheel arch liner missing/damaged

  21. Pass60,185 miles (+30,088)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    60,185 miles
    Test number
    126153971977
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing edges
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre sidewall cut
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted

  22. Pass30,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    30,097 miles
    Test number
    770955409525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 VKK

Does LP12 VKK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 VKK is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 VKK?
The MOT on LP12 VKK is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 VKK done?
LP12 VKK was recorded at 288,973 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 24,282 miles a year.
Has LP12 VKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 VKK has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LP12 VKK 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 VKK find?
LP12 VKK passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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