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WP61 LWY

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

317,846 mi
Last recorded317,846 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 317,846 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 316,378 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 315,686 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 314,883 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 314,883 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2022 274,841 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 235,071 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 232,656 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 232,656 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 204,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 171,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 144,277 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 144,277 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 113,139 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 74,672 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 67,877 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 64,058 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 64,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 59,775 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 52,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 38,468 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 38,280 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 36,535 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 LWY is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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