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EF61 WLP

2012 Toyota Prius

White Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

333,306 mi
Last recorded333,306 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 WLP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 333,306 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion to vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2024 331,738 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 331,738 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 323,290 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 315,072 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 296,682 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 279,063 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 279,061 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 260,157 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 260,157 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 244,249 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 226,136 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2020 226,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 208,867 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2019 189,339 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Apr 2019 189,339 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 181,512 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 167,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 167,137 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 148,783 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cut

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2017 130,287 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 130,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 107,163 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 98,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 98,062 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 90,016 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 67,972 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 56,824 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 34,218 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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EF61 WLP is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 EF61 WLP, 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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EF61 WLP is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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