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AY12 WHP

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,395 mi
Last recorded153,395 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 153,395 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 149,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 149,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 145,148 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2023 145,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 140,252 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 134,101 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 127,571 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 120,984 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 120,000 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 120,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 118,068 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 111,492 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 110,852 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 102,613 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 96,195 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 88,682 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 77,516 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 77,516 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 66,840 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 64,834 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 59,648 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 53,661 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 44,767 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 WHP is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY12 WHP, 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 AY12 WHP registered?

AY12 WHP is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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