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WU62 JZG

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1791cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

240,350 mi
Last recorded240,350 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU62 JZG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,791cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 240,350 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 238,456 miles

Brake pipes/Brake hose ferrules/ fuel pipes are corroded

Vehicle structure has corrosion bluid up on the Underbody

Pass 18 Jun 2024 236,134 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 215,825 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 212,478 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 210,410 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 206,496 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 204,112 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 202,347 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 194,251 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 190,149 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 190,149 miles

Central Front Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 186,533 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 186,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2019 160,699 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 158,420 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 158,420 miles

Rear Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 154,014 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 149,152 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 149,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 147,766 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 147,766 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear tyre cracks in treads

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil level low

Pass 11 Sep 2015 116,753 miles

Engine cover & Under Trays Fitted

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 JZG is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,791cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WU62 JZG, 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 JZG is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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