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WJ12 FGV

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

193,691 mi
Last recorded193,691 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 FGV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 193,691 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 181,001 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2021 168,944 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 156,787 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 149,420 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 13 Aug 2020 142,271 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 138,174 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 138,174 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 136,594 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2019 133,605 miles

undertrays

Pass 17 Oct 2018 116,708 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 95,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2017 81,275 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 78,419 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 75,119 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 75,119 miles

Headlamp aim too low both side (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2016 71,160 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 51,636 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 37,385 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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WJ12 FGV is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WJ12 FGV, 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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WJ12 FGV is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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