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WU62 HWL

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,699 mi
Last recorded93,699 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU62 HWL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 93,699 miles

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Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear beam corroded but not weakened

Pass 6 Aug 2025 88,798 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 85,163 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 82,267 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 78,157 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 78,157 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 73,880 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 70,751 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 63,239 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 50,934 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface rust exhaust system

Pass 16 Aug 2017 38,440 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 31,691 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 23,066 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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WU62 HWL is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 WU62 HWL, 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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WU62 HWL is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 September 2012.

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