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SL12 MWE

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,874 mi
Last recorded79,874 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 MWE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 79,874 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 78,620 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 78,619 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 77,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 76,532 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2023 76,530 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2022 75,136 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 10 May 2022 75,136 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 10 May 2021 73,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 73,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 70,419 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 67,599 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Centre of tread

Fail 13 May 2019 67,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Centre of tread

Pass 14 May 2018 64,698 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2018 64,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 61,089 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 51,247 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 40,546 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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SL12 MWE is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL12 MWE, 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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SL12 MWE is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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