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WP61 TCY

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,049 mi
Last recorded200,049 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 TCY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 200,049 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front tyres outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to observe some testable items

Fail 21 May 2025 200,049 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front tyres outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to observe some testable items

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

Pass 23 May 2024 197,615 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2024 197,567 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 193,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 May 2023 193,617 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 May 2022 179,373 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 179,373 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail both (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 166,647 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 154,549 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 154,412 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 140,872 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 140,858 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 116,844 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 116,844 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 102,281 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 100,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 89,748 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 81,202 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 70,773 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 70,773 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 55,445 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jun 2017 55,445 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 41,981 miles

inner tyres deep cuts but cant see any cords advisory only at the moment recommend replacing soon.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 27,705 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 27,270 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 25,975 miles

o-s-f tyre side wall damage tyre has been driven flat

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 TCY is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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