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WN12 ZRG

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

242,435 mi
Last recorded242,435 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 ZRG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 242,435 miles

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

Nearside Front TYRE HAS CUT ON THE OUTER SIDE

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS CUT ON THE OUTER SIDE

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 242,430 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front TYRE HAS CUT ON THE OUTER SIDE

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS CUT ON THE OUTER SIDE

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 239,179 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2023 233,940 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 233,940 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 229,379 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 229,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 214,119 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 196,220 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 176,690 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 176,690 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 162,408 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 142,376 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 132,864 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 127,390 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 117,266 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 116,279 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 105,318 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 105,318 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 92,195 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 78,852 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 78,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 67,123 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 58,725 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 50,227 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 50,016 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 44,206 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wiper rubbers split

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 ZRG is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZRG, 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 ZRG is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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