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WN12 GZV

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

309,810 mi
Last recorded309,810 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 309,810 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 309,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 297,518 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 287,050 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 271,688 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 259,437 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 244,007 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 244,007 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 230,845 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 215,469 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 214,721 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 214,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 200,707 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 187,598 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 172,988 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 163,797 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S + O/S (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 163,797 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S + O/S (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (3.5.1i)

Front position lamp(s) not working N/S + O/S (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 157,737 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 137,290 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 121,352 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 114,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 92,649 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 81,290 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 64,571 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 41,512 miles

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

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

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 GZV is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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

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