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WN12 AYP

2012 Toyota Prius

White Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

157,760 mi
Last recorded157,760 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 AYP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 157,760 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 157,760 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 17 Mar 2025 157,421 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 157,407 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 156,788 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 156,788 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 156,506 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 144,460 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 144,460 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 130,146 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 130,146 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 127,599 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 127,599 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 112,867 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 100,155 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 99,694 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 86,369 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 79,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 79,215 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 68,253 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 60,558 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 53,165 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 47,730 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 47,472 miles

Both n/s tyres sidewall damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel This needs attention (3.1.6b)

Parking brake very low performance

Pass 13 Jul 2016 42,709 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 38,464 miles

All 4 tyres sidewall damage

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 33,495 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre sidewall damage

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 AYP is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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