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WN12 HJO

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Other 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests36 (27 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,092 mi
Last recorded145,092 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 HJO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

27 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 145,092 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 134,239 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely be misread

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 123,711 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 117,585 miles

front and back registration plate deteriorated but not likely be misread

Fail 2 Aug 2022 117,858 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake disc insecure both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front and back registration plate deteriorated but not likely be misread

Pass 19 May 2022 329,948 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2022 329,948 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 314,690 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 299,915 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 299,915 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 295,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Damage (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front fog light is Inoperative

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 300,240 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 300,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 299,240 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 293,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 277,831 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 277,831 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 263,036 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 259,881 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 259,881 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 234,151 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 215,812 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 207,393 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 195,443 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 195,443 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 173,628 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 152,039 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 126,194 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 126,194 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 101,553 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2014 82,134 miles

nearside rear tyre inner wall has slight cuts.

Pass 27 May 2014 61,247 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 47,162 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 41,598 miles

small cuts to rear tyre outer walls

Fail 9 Oct 2013 41,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

small cuts to rear tyre outer walls

Pass 9 Apr 2013 16,073 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 HJO is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,797cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJO, 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 HJO is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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