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WV12 HJU

2012 Toyota Prius

White Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,212 mi
Last recorded117,212 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 HJU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 117,212 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 117,174 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested both not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both headlights not work (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure missing bolt (marked ) (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure front bolt loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre marked ()

Pass 18 Nov 2020 107,024 miles

rear seat cushion needs clipping in properly

Pass 19 Nov 2019 93,207 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 80,233 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 79,705 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure Rear seat base not secure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2017 48,608 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 35,341 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 35,341 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 24,671 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 21,671 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 HJU is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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