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WN12 GXW

2012 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

379,038 mi
Last recorded379,038 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 GXW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 379,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Dec 2023 332,551 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 328,540 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 315,868 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 293,786 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 268,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure and likely to become detached

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leaking but not excessively from transmission and engine

Pass 6 Feb 2021 259,073 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 240,328 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 240,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 226,789 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 208,312 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 191,491 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 172,469 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 154,606 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 146,397 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 146,397 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 111,782 miles

Both front tyres worn out on edges.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 70,939 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 GXW is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GXW, 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 GXW registered?

WN12 GXW is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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