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WV12 HJO

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

142,447 mi
Last recorded142,447 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 HJO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 142,447 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 121,104 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 113,773 miles

handbrake efficiency effective but on limit

steering rack knock present

Pass 28 Feb 2023 106,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 102,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 97,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 94,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 94,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 84,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2018 74,966 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 66,286 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has a deep cut

Rear tyres are deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2016 56,975 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 45,116 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear 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 HJO is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 WV12 HJO, 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 HJO is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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