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AO12 WBU

2012 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

313,797 mi
Last recorded313,797 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 WBU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 313,797 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 305,318 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 252,798 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 252,798 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 248,241 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 233,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 231,815 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 214,472 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 202,301 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2021 201,365 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 201,365 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 188,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 180,031 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 158,833 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 140,794 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 123,007 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 107,133 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 88,385 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 70,418 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 54,750 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 42,543 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 30,640 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 18,121 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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AO12 WBU is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 112,241 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO12 WBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Prius is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO12 WBU registered?

AO12 WBU is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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