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WP61 TBU

2012 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests32 (25 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.1%

Mileage

346,336 mi
Last recorded346,336 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 TBU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

25 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 346,336 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2025 335,897 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 320,710 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 290,634 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 290,490 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 262,850 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 246,445 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 230,778 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 230,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 230,652 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 201,223 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 161,769 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 131,702 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 131,682 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 125,813 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 118,547 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 118,547 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 110,665 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 107,659 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 101,252 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 101,252 miles

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

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 Jun 2017 92,573 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 83,846 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 78,040 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 78,040 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 73,603 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2015 65,296 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 58,498 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 58,498 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 46,114 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 34,806 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013

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 TBU is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.1%.

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 TBU, 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 TBU registered?

WP61 TBU is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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