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WP61 LWX

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,558 mi
Last recorded93,558 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 93,558 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 89,406 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 89,406 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 84,809 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 81,780 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 81,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jan 2022 78,099 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 78,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2021 72,989 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 72,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 69,284 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 66,364 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

tracking recommended

Pass 2 Feb 2018 64,476 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 61,600 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 51,327 miles

steering wheel cover fitted and it slips

Fail 4 Jan 2016 51,327 miles

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

steering wheel cover fitted and it slips

Pass 20 Jan 2015 45,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

loose steering wheel cover 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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WP61 LWX is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LWX, 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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What year was WP61 LWX registered?

WP61 LWX is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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