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WN12 UVY

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

322,728 mi
Last recorded322,728 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 322,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light centre (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 322,717 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 292,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 292,328 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 288,115 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 286,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 270,548 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 270,548 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 269,501 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2022 269,501 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 268,489 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 256,526 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 240,368 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 225,506 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 13 Mar 2020 219,515 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 4 Sep 2019 204,703 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 182,957 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 165,914 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 164,486 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 142,419 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 142,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2017 122,584 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 102,506 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 90,237 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 85,210 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 73,210 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 66,229 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 UVY is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 UVY, 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 UVY registered?

WN12 UVY is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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