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WG12 PPO

2012 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

264,533 mi
Last recorded264,533 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 PPO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 264,533 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 263,069 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 263,069 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 260,143 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 260,070 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 257,400 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 253,950 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 253,950 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 244,129 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 231,195 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 228,756 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 218,081 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 201,573 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 193,828 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 179,446 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 165,903 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 165,903 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 165,903 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 162,038 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 162,038 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 142,395 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 125,781 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 102,924 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 102,924 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 91,477 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 91,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 78,073 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 62,894 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 61,792 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear lamp damaged

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 PPO is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 PPO, 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 PPO is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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