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WN12 UOC

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

175,232 mi
Last recorded175,232 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 175,232 miles

all brake pipes surface corrosion-

Pass 23 May 2025 156,757 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 140,119 miles

n.s.r wheel bearing has slight play-o.s.f seat belt slightly damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2023 289,016 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 274,759 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 266,558 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 257,683 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 20 May 2021 243,898 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 20 May 2021 243,898 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 21 Nov 2020 237,581 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 221,200 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 210,002 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 196,753 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 195,129 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 183,919 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 183,919 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 171,899 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 157,884 miles

Offside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering wheel knocking noise/free play

under trays /engine covers fitted

Fail 11 May 2017 157,854 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering wheel knocking noise/free play

under trays /engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2016 144,501 miles

Inner brake pads not clearly visible at time of test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Knocking noise from steering column

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre tread deformed

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Nov 2016 144,501 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Inner brake pads not clearly visible at time of test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre tread deformed

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 17 May 2016 129,856 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 114,897 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 114,897 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)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 97,275 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)

Fail 20 May 2015 97,275 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 73,478 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 73,478 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2014 53,136 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 34,790 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 UOC is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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

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