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WN12 GZA

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

281,838 mi
Last recorded281,838 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 GZA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 281,838 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 217,383 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material all front to rear and some under cover could not see (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear covers behind brake disc(s) slightly corroded Both

Under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded.

Fail 8 Apr 2023 217,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material all front to rear and some under cover could not see (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear covers behind brake disc(s) slightly corroded Both

Under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Oct 2022 205,660 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded.

covers behind brake disc(s) slightly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2022 191,016 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded.

covers behind brake disc(s) slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2021 165,772 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded.

Pass 17 Apr 2020 150,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement big wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2019 116,651 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 78,295 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 77,898 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 68,077 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 52,463 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven tread

Offside Rear tyre has uneven tread

Pass 24 Mar 2015 35,039 miles

nearside rear tyre has uneven tread

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 GZA is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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

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