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WF12 WLE

2012 Toyota Prius

Purple Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

258,624 mi
Last recorded258,624 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 WLE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 258,624 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 223,748 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 189,495 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 189,483 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 155,320 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2022 141,532 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 137,803 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 137,803 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 124,705 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 113,032 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 113,032 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 103,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 83,474 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 71,683 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 62,182 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 50,330 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 40,586 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 29,745 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 29,745 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 19,902 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 9,792 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 9,792 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 7,844 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 WLE is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Purple with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WLE, 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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What year was WF12 WLE registered?

WF12 WLE is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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