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DA12 WKR

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Other 1791cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

296,424 mi
Last recorded296,424 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 WKR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,791cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 296,424 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 296,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 290,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 271,721 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 252,438 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 252,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2022 236,547 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 217,487 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2021 217,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2021 204,154 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2021 204,154 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2020 190,130 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2020 173,918 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2020 173,918 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2019 157,224 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2019 157,224 miles

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

Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2019 154,914 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2018 138,695 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 132,739 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 132,739 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 118,917 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2017 104,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 84,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 65,004 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 60,900 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 48,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DA12 WKR is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,791cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DA12 WKR, 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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DA12 WKR is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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