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AY12 WHG

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

267,217 mi
Last recorded267,217 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 WHG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 267,217 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 267,217 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 242,059 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 242,059 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 214,328 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 140,849 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 35,279 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 29,620 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 29,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 22,993 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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AY12 WHG is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY12 WHG, 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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AY12 WHG is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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