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WF12 NPN

2012 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

251,517 mi
Last recorded251,517 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 NPN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,791cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 251,517 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 217,756 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 212,575 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2022 204,276 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 194,736 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner shoulder ()

Fail 30 Sep 2021 194,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner shoulder ()

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 185,020 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2021 185,020 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 177,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 169,953 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 159,881 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 147,863 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 138,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 125,978 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 117,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 104,829 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 96,040 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 82,342 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 82,342 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 71,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 71,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 58,317 miles

Engine management warning light on

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 58,317 miles

Engine management warning light on

Pass 10 Oct 2014 45,748 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 34,474 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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WF12 NPN is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,791cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WF12 NPN, 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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WF12 NPN is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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