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WN12 GXL

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests30 (26 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

205,864 mi
Last recorded205,864 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 GXL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

26 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 205,864 miles

nearside front shocker slightly misty + both front wishbone arms have play in bushes + both rear brake pipes corroded + rear axle and both inner sills corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2024 200,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 194,708 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear rear handbrake weak. Just met requirement

Pass 19 Sep 2022 190,930 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 176,675 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 161,067 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 146,576 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 138,811 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 137,540 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 134,149 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 133,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 125,817 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 125,771 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 118,685 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 117,936 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 110,826 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 102,449 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 100,404 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 100,404 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 92,756 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 85,426 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 85,426 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 79,464 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 69,041 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 63,432 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 50,675 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 50,675 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 39,263 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 27,405 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 15,110 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 GXL is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GXL, 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 GXL registered?

WN12 GXL is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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