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WV12 AZN

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests33 (23 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate69.7%

Mileage

261,717 mi
Last recorded261,717 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 AZN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

23 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 261,717 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 261,679 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component insecure Track rod (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Nearside Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected Track rod (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2025 249,634 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 248,389 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 232,200 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 231,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2024 186,124 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 185,823 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 174,490 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 174,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Before and after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded After flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2023 163,065 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 162,447 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 148,922 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both Inner Rack joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 138,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 128,050 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 127,932 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 115,279 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 293,563 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 293,563 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 275,741 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 255,662 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 234,154 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 210,741 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 189,016 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 172,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2017 153,303 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 134,273 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 100,416 miles

engine and floor covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 25 Jul 2016 100,227 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked in middle of vision (8.3.1a)

engine and floor covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 16 Dec 2015 85,334 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 46,827 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 35,383 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 35,383 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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 AZN is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.7%.

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 AZN, 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 AZN is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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