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WU62 XXD

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

282,506 mi
Last recorded282,506 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU62 XXD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 282,506 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 279,588 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 272,595 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 265,436 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 250,380 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 244,740 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2021 229,520 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 212,528 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 206,455 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 197,969 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 189,420 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 188,220 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 174,486 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 162,239 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 142,205 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 130,116 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 113,277 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 95,811 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 93,583 miles

both front tyres 2-3mm

Pass 10 Sep 2015 69,204 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 68,548 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 XXD is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 XXD, 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

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What year was WU62 XXD registered?

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

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