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WP61 LXK

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

312,013 mi
Last recorded312,013 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 LXK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 312,013 miles

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

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Offside & Nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 312,013 miles

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

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Offside & Nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 308,344 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 301,266 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 301,266 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 296,799 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 285,253 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering wheel rim slightly deteriorated

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 267,926 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 267,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 254,046 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 237,528 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 221,468 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 221,468 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 202,813 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 202,813 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 183,622 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 179,931 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 179,931 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 15,980 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 15,980 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 145,413 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 145,397 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 124,191 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 114,495 miles

Offside Rear seat belt slight fraying

engine cover fitted & under cover fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2016 104,827 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 85,518 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

Offside Front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

engine cover fitted & under cover fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2016 85,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

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

engine cover fitted & under cover fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2015 70,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre slight worn outer edge & outer side wall slight cut

off side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

Pass 9 Feb 2015 57,437 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 57,437 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 LXK is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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