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WP61 XRA

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

316,435 mi
Last recorded316,435 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 XRA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 316,435 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 315,615 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 315,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 295,808 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 295,808 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 285,988 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 265,988 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 233,004 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 233,004 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 189,101 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 189,064 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake fluid level getting low

Pass 15 Oct 2014 112,178 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 28,394 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 XRA is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,797cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XRA, 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 XRA registered?

WP61 XRA is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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