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WP12 GAO

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

159,597 mi
Last recorded159,597 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP12 GAO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 159,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 145,626 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 133,564 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 123,248 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 113,935 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 104,863 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 98,115 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 93,515 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 84,588 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 77,933 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 69,271 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 67,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 55,169 miles

Front number plate delaminating

Pass 27 Jun 2016 44,527 miles

Both front tyre valve stems cracking/split.

Both front wiper rubbers worn/smearing the screen.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 44,527 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyre valve stems cracking/split.

Both front wiper rubbers worn/smearing the screen.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 32,465 miles

unable to check o/s/r seat belt due to child seat being fitted

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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WP12 GAO is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 WP12 GAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP12 GAO registered?

WP12 GAO is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 July 2012.

Is WP12 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP12 GAO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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