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W408 DAK

2012 Toyota Previa

Silver Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,602 mi
Last recorded140,602 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Previa98,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW408 DAK
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 140,602 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamp lenses seriously deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 137,659 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 135,091 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Front & Back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Temporary aftermarket fuel filler cap fitted

Under vehicle lambda sensor wiring deteriorating

Waste tank Under vehicle strap loose/insecure

Fail 14 Dec 2023 135,030 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Front & Back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Temporary aftermarket fuel filler cap fitted

Under vehicle lambda sensor wiring deteriorating

Waste tank Under vehicle strap loose/insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2022 131,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

temp fuel cap fitted

windscreen wiper blades smearing

Fail 11 Oct 2022 131,880 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

temp fuel cap fitted

windscreen wiper blades smearing

Pass 11 Oct 2021 130,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 130,309 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 127,779 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 123,757 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 120,275 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 116,073 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 112,707 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 107,242 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 97,257 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 91,917 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 86,292 miles

retest due to incorrect speedo fitted at time of first test

Fail 20 Feb 2012 99,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 99,980 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Toyota Previa?

Based on 509,000 MOT tests across 39,906 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
6,517
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
39,906
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,856
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,987
Stop lamp not working 19,738
position lamp(s) not working 18,199
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,696
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W408 DAK is a 2012 Toyota Previa in Silver with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 98,321 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Previa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,856 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W408 DAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Previa typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Previa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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W408 DAK is a 2012 Toyota Previa, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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