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WN12 AYG

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests35 (27 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.1%

Mileage

238,120 mi
Last recorded238,120 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 AYG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

27 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 238,120 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 238,120 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 230,276 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 212,893 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 212,893 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 201,804 miles

Nearside Front tyre over 10yrs old

Offside Rear tyre close to 10yrs old

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Fail 22 Jun 2023 201,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed wing (0.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre over 10yrs old

Offside Rear tyre close to 10yrs old

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 4 Apr 2023 198,733 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 198,298 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 188,512 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 182,758 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 171,928 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 171,928 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 162,848 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 157,619 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 155,741 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 145,036 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 138,982 miles

Nearside Rear tyre poor condition

Offside Rear tyre poor condition

Pass 15 Jan 2018 134,311 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 130,029 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 120,829 miles

Inner brake pads not clearly visible at time of test

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Nov 2016 113,428 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 104,775 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 102,987 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 102,987 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 92,890 miles

N/S/Front spot light not working.

O/S/Rear tyre has nail.

Fail 21 Nov 2015 92,890 miles

N/S/Front spot light not working.

O/S/Rear tyre has nail.

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

Pass 29 May 2015 76,811 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 75,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r bumper damage

Fail 13 May 2015 75,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r bumper damage

Pass 27 Nov 2014 63,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 48,445 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 48,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 45,743 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 35,453 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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WN12 AYG is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.1%.

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 WN12 AYG, 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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What year was WN12 AYG registered?

WN12 AYG is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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