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WV12 HKB

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

178,984 mi
Last recorded178,984 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 HKB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 178,984 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 178,614 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 165,269 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 165,269 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 161,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 128,145 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 128,145 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 120,425 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 120,425 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 103,468 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 103,468 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 96,235 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 93,395 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 91,570 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 91,326 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 70,456 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 41,701 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 HKB is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,800cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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