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WP61 LGV

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,128 mi
Last recorded159,128 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 LGV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 159,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 158,901 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 144,899 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 144,899 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 138,862 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 129,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front can smell gas under the bonnet. gas system fitted to vehicle. used leak detector spray but cannot see leak. needs investigating when vehicle running on gas.

Pass 21 Nov 2019 120,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 105,758 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 105,646 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing gas cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect light beam kicks in the wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 105,614 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect light beam kicks in the wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure rear seat cushion insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2017 74,284 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 61,246 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 50,689 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 39,275 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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WP61 LGV is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LGV, 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 LGV is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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