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WG12 BBU

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,865 mi
Last recorded97,865 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 BBU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 97,865 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

play in steering shaft universal joint, not excessive.

Fail 27 Oct 2025 97,864 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

play in steering shaft universal joint, not excessive.

Pass 10 Sep 2024 81,854 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 68,776 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 53,428 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 53,418 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 44,404 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 37,655 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 33,258 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 29,916 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front windscreen washers operated by rear washer control

Pass 5 May 2017 25,559 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 25,559 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 21,400 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 17,793 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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WG12 BBU is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WG12 BBU, 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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WG12 BBU is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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