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WP61 TAV

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests28 (24 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

302,669 mi
Last recorded302,669 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 TAV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

24 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2025 302,669 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 25 May 2024 278,964 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 273,949 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 265,375 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 255,271 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 248,360 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 232,840 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 232,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 224,170 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 188,549 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 172,240 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 171,622 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 157,267 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 141,128 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 129,520 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 117,170 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 115,548 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 101,067 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 84,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 65,747 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 65,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 55,049 miles

O/S/F TYRE N/S/F TYRE RUN FLAT AND PUMPET UP ADVISE CUSTOMER

Fail 14 May 2015 55,049 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE N/S/F TYRE RUN FLAT AND PUMPET UP ADVISE CUSTOMER

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 51,930 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 51,930 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 41,537 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 31,159 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 18,196 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 TAV is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TAV, 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 TAV is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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