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WN12 ZSJ

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

366,085 mi
Last recorded366,085 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 366,085 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 341,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 325,929 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 325,929 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 310,071 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 292,896 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 285,189 miles

Front under tray fitted

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 285,189 miles

Front under tray fitted

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 268,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 251,802 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 243,103 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 237,497 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 219,868 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 219,774 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Nail in tyre both rear tyres have nails ()

Pass 26 Feb 2019 200,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer minor cuts

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 200,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer minor cuts

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 181,752 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 161,853 miles

Nearside Front Outer sidewal got minor cut

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Feb 2018 161,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer sidewal got minor cut

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2017 143,715 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner tread

Fail 24 Aug 2017 143,715 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner tread

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 124,058 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 124,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 111,168 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 111,168 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 95,205 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 95,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 80,496 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 65,778 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 48,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 32,764 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 ZSJ is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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

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