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WN62 WRF

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests35 (23 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate65.7%

Mileage

172,905 mi
Last recorded172,905 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 WRF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

23 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 172,905 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 172,905 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 163,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2023 153,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 141,225 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 139,468 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 136,241 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 133,335 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 133,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 133,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 127,344 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 127,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 117,769 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 117,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 106,628 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 99,565 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 99,558 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 96,319 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 96,319 miles

Central Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted front number plate (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 85,713 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 78,148 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2018 76,009 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 76,009 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 67,827 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 59,650 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 59,650 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 59,342 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 53,278 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 53,157 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 44,540 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2016 44,540 miles

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

child seat fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 43,569 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 43,569 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 34,087 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 22,638 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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WN62 WRF is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.7%.

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 WN62 WRF, 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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WN62 WRF is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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