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WN12 AYX

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests28 (24 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

258,320 mi
Last recorded258,320 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 AYX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

24 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 258,320 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both, General rust underneath (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 239,127 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 239,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 237,238 miles

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

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))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 233,591 miles

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

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))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 218,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 206,810 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 204,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 193,071 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 182,895 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 182,895 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 177,357 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 161,581 miles

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 6 Aug 2019 157,480 miles

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 2 Feb 2019 144,877 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 131,181 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 127,765 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 120,357 miles

Central Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel in rack (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin and offside front inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin and offside rear inner and outer (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 120,357 miles

Central Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel in rack (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin and offside front inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin and offside rear inner and outer (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and offside (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2017 106,377 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 103,992 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 92,817 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 92,816 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Oil leak Bad leak on engine ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 78,500 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 66,796 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 52,280 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 37,651 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 21,531 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 AYX is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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