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WN12 HAU

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests29 (26 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.7%

Mileage

287,575 mi
Last recorded287,575 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 HAU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

26 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 287,575 miles

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

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

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

tested in wet condition

Pass 28 Oct 2024 268,880 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Rear windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

Pass 7 Aug 2023 239,629 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 231,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front wish bone rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front tyre inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer fluid slight leak

Pass 12 Jan 2022 180,181 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 167,206 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 157,374 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 149,389 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 140,670 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 140,670 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 139,205 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 123,804 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 121,448 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 121,448 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 117,324 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 114,004 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 103,157 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 102,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 90,993 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has small cuts on the outside wall.

Pass 14 Feb 2017 86,196 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 84,793 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 84,793 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 77,666 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 67,414 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 63,965 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 49,228 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 43,521 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 34,262 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 28,678 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 HAU is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.7%.

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 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 HAU, 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 HAU registered?

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

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