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WN12 HJV

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

349,434 mi
Last recorded349,434 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 HJV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 349,434 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 349,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2025 333,059 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 333,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2024 313,569 miles

General rust on rear axal

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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 292,777 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 292,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 275,440 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp has slightly reduced light output.

Fail 12 May 2022 275,440 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp has slightly reduced light output.

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 260,902 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 265,482 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 242,122 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 242,122 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 233,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 216,703 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 216,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 201,589 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 191,554 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 171,598 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 148,528 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 130,172 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 113,236 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 101,749 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 87,409 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 73,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 73,841 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 56,080 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 42,166 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 HJV is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HJV, 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 HJV is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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