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WN12 GZE

2012 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

301,126 mi
Last recorded301,126 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 301,126 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 297,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

suspension component's are corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2023 291,955 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 253,945 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 253,945 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 239,703 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 239,671 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 239,671 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 234,285 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 223,209 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 221,976 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 206,096 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 206,096 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 204,999 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 175,053 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 159,362 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 153,615 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2017 140,330 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 140,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 124,668 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 107,589 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 107,243 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 104,778 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 88,520 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 88,520 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2015 77,627 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 70,269 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 46,225 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 GZE is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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