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WR12 NWU

2012 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

214,312 mi
Last recorded214,312 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 NWU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 214,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 210,940 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 210,940 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 207,054 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 204,026 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 185,414 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 164,135 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 162,869 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 143,510 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 141,615 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 125,056 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 108,491 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 89,741 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 75,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 57,127 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 37,830 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 30,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2015 30,061 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NWU is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NWU, 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 NWU registered?

WR12 NWU is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is WR12 NWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR12 NWU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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