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WU12 XNL

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,635 mi
Last recorded89,635 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 XNL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 89,635 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 89,635 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 82,999 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 74,807 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 65,261 miles

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

osf side repeater damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2022 53,180 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 42,908 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 42,908 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 35,017 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 26,554 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 26,554 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 24,338 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 21,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 20,018 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

marks to bodywork

underneath covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 17,831 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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WU12 XNL is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WU12 XNL, 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 WU12 XNL registered?

WU12 XNL is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is WU12 XNL safe to buy?

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