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WN12 GYX

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

215,597 mi
Last recorded215,597 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 GYX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 215,597 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 215,025 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 194,246 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 194,246 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 178,011 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 164,763 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 155,476 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 155,476 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 149,880 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 145,699 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 145,699 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 130,016 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 126,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 126,096 miles

Offside Front Semaphore indicator arm not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 114,604 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 98,900 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 98,111 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 86,890 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 69,316 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 58,508 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 58,508 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 42,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2015 33,198 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 GYX is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GYX, 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 GYX is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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