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WP61 LWW

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

285,711 mi
Last recorded285,711 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 285,711 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 285,708 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2023 278,048 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 278,048 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2021 245,217 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 233,419 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 222,875 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 197,014 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 190,413 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 173,970 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Oct 2018 173,970 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 May 2018 152,870 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 152,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 148,981 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 148,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 130,505 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 130,505 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 129,949 miles

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

under tray fitted.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 120,431 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 120,431 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 107,238 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 107,238 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 92,076 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on its edges

Rear pads worn

Pass 11 Feb 2015 74,285 miles

front brake pads worn low

Fail 7 Aug 2014 54,626 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 54,626 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 37,395 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 LWW is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LWW, 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 LWW is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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