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WL12 GPF

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,942 mi
Last recorded107,942 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 GPF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 107,942 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 93,792 miles

Nearside All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output Cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 93,792 miles

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

Nearside All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output Cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable Rattle, advise only (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 84,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 84,496 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 75,507 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 75,507 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 68,445 miles

Exhaust mount broken

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 68,445 miles

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

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

Exhaust mount broken

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 62,260 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 62,260 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 54,863 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2017 45,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Inner brake pads not clearly visible at time of test

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Sep 2017 45,540 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Inner brake pads not clearly visible at time of test

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Sep 2016 35,680 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 22,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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WL12 GPF is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WL12 GPF, 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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WL12 GPF is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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