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WV12 AWY

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

358,555 mi
Last recorded358,555 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 AWY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 358,555 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

underbody corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2024 352,737 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 332,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 331,849 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both inner joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

unable to full check steering and suspension due to play in rack inner joints

Pass 6 Jun 2023 316,059 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play noisey/wear (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 315,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. wrong size fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing split pin missing from castle nut on track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play noisey/wear (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 289,416 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tanks (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 289,199 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tanks (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2022 255,475 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to rear MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT area, around previously welded section (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Security of exhaust heat shield , above rear silencer

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner sills, rear sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 207,543 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 193,289 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 165,909 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat base ()

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 165,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure long split in the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat base ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn very low,just passing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 152,770 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 152,770 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 151,674 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 133,127 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 115,938 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 115,938 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 104,649 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 92,005 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 81,657 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 81,657 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 69,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 54,759 miles

Rear Both tyres are perishing and have small cracks appearing

Fail 3 Dec 2015 54,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Both tyres are perishing and have small cracks appearing

Pass 8 Jun 2015 37,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2015 36,988 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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WV12 AWY is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WV12 AWY, 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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WV12 AWY is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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