CarVerify

Free Car Check

WR12 MHE

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,376 mi
Last recorded87,376 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 MHE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 87,376 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 85,080 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 85,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 81,475 miles

Front Brake pads worn

Pass 24 Jan 2023 76,566 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

under side of vehicle and suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 20 Jan 2022 72,643 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 67,661 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 63,903 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 57,572 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 57,571 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 50,116 miles

slight cut to osf tyre sidewall

front pads look to be getting low

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

foot brake travel getting low (handbrake)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 50,116 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

foot brake travel getting low (handbrake)

front pads look to be getting low

slight cut to osf tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Apr 2016 36,383 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 36,383 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 30,294 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
Full Toyota Prius reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WR12 MHE is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WR12 MHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WR12 MHE?

You can check the full history of WR12 MHE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WR12 MHE registered?

WR12 MHE is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is WR12 MHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR12 MHE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WR12 MHE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WR12 MHE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.