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WV12 HJJ

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests32 (25 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.1%

Mileage

302,169 mi
Last recorded302,169 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 HJJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

25 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 302,169 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2025 300,269 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 300,235 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 288,965 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 263,895 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 263,895 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 247,028 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 225,109 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 224,957 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 207,722 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 205,640 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 186,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 165,674 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 149,341 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 133,736 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 121,910 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 110,807 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 108,742 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 108,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 99,407 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 99,407 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working left side bulb replaced (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working right side bulb replaced (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 91,189 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 88,894 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit has cut outer side wall less than 25mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 80,044 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 67,216 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 58,210 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre cut inner wall

Fail 5 Dec 2014 58,208 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s rear tyre cut inner wall

Pass 2 Jun 2014 47,465 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 47,437 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 33,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 33,581 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 17,533 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 HJJ is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,797cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.1%.

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 HJJ, 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 HJJ is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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