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WN12 GZU

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

364,720 mi
Last recorded364,720 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 364,720 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 364,494 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 360,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

inner seals corroded both sides

Fail 11 Jul 2025 360,717 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

inner seals corroded both sides

Pass 6 Jul 2024 355,415 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

both side rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2023 348,196 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 328,677 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 314,420 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 300,087 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 286,907 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 277,320 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 277,320 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 258,069 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 222,464 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 222,464 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 193,250 miles

cover and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 9 Jul 2018 160,044 miles

covers and shields fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 12 Jan 2018 140,159 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 108,893 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 108,882 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 78,493 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 50,392 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 43,151 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 38,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2015 30,475 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 GZU is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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