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WN12 GZY

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests33 (24 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,226 mi
Last recorded129,226 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 GZY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

24 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 129,226 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 122,744 miles

Under-vehicle body breaks and suspension corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2025 122,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Under-vehicle body breaks and suspension corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2024 108,253 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Sep 2023 93,420 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 91,585 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Mar 2023 91,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 253,441 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 241,374 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 239,958 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 239,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 224,287 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 223,008 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 223,006 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 205,428 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 193,436 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 181,292 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 159,909 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 137,001 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 115,714 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 97,270 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 97,270 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 81,942 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 81,942 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2017 79,852 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 79,852 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 62,636 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 62,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 44,873 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 30,687 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 30,687 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 20,155 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 121,636 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 GZY is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GZY, 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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What year was WN12 GZY registered?

WN12 GZY is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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