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DG12 WVM

2012 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,402 mi
Last recorded100,402 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 WVM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 100,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake pipe end corroded

Wishbone bushes starting to separate

Fail 31 Mar 2026 100,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45 r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake pipe end corroded

Wishbone bushes starting to separate

Pass 31 Mar 2025 93,582 miles

Both rear brakes have slight bind

Offside Front wishbone bush starting to pull through

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 93,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45 r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brakes have slight bind

Offside Front wishbone bush starting to pull through

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 85,498 miles

Both rear brakes binding

Nearside Front tyre has damage on outer side wall

Offside Front wishbone, rear bush starting to pull through

Pass 14 Mar 2023 77,280 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 77,278 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2022 70,399 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 63,990 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 57,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 47,020 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged webbing has some fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 47,020 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged webbing has some fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 36,182 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 24,016 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 13,192 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 10,444 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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DG12 WVM is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG12 WVM, 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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DG12 WVM is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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