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WP61 DNN

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

241,542 mi
Last recorded241,542 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 DNN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 241,542 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 240,185 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 236,872 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 233,928 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 219,261 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 207,309 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 198,423 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 198,423 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 191,253 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 184,272 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 173,211 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 172,321 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 159,998 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 159,998 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 147,141 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 137,069 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 137,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2017 124,347 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 110,510 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 102,483 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 90,588 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 90,588 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 78,747 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 68,060 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 68,060 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 56,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 44,712 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 44,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

tyres needs air

Pass 19 Sep 2013 37,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 37,302 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

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

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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WP61 DNN is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 WP61 DNN, 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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WP61 DNN is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 February 2012.

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