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WG61 BAV

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

293,256 mi
Last recorded293,256 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 BAV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 293,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Both sides Bumper damaged

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 290,409 miles

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

Rear General corrosion all around suspension area

Fail 8 Feb 2025 290,404 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear General corrosion all around suspension area

Pass 6 Feb 2024 287,139 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 283,599 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 265,609 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 265,609 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 248,034 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 246,146 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 246,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 231,816 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 10 May 2021 231,816 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 219,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front noise from steering column,but no free play found.

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective no rubber on wiper blade. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 219,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front noise from steering column,but no free play found.

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective no rubber on wiper blade. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 189,643 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2019 189,643 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction x3 (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2019 173,052 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 173,052 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 171,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 171,463 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 154,975 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 154,975 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 135,546 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 135,546 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 117,678 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 117,678 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 99,561 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 99,561 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 78,550 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 78,550 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 56,696 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 38,179 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 22,731 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 22,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WG61 BAV is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 WG61 BAV, 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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WG61 BAV is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 January 2012.

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