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WR12 LZU

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests26 (24 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

276,994 mi
Last recorded276,994 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 LZU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

24 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 276,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 245,204 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 245,204 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 235,287 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 221,076 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Apr 2022 207,049 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 194,295 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 193,626 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 183,864 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 178,078 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 171,266 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 159,893 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 149,167 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 138,880 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 122,540 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 120,198 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 108,425 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 91,852 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 90,447 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 86,085 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 86,085 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 81,173 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 74,213 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 73,506 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 56,572 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 37,968 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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WR12 LZU is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WR12 LZU, 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 WR12 LZU registered?

WR12 LZU is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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