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WD12 PWU

2012 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

245,936 mi
Last recorded245,936 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD12 PWU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 245,936 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 224,598 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 45 17w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 224,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 45 17w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 213,089 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 213,086 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 205,437 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 194,824 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 183,930 miles

Front Under tray cover fitted

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 172,565 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 172,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 170,805 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 170,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 160,308 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 148,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 140,689 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 131,495 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 118,772 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 177,759 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 96,014 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 65,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer side wall slight cut but not deep

Pass 17 Aug 2017 39,523 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 39,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 35,287 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 29,145 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 42,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 25,312 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 25,226 miles

Nearside Front damage to outer sidewall of tyre (not to cords)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front damage to sidewall of tyre(not to cords)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 21,397 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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WD12 PWU is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WD12 PWU, 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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WD12 PWU is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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