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WV12 HKD

2012 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

183,939 mi
Last recorded183,939 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 HKD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 183,939 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2025 183,937 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 181,787 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 181,787 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 176,119 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 176,118 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2022 170,757 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 168,793 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 165,821 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 153,295 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 139,115 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 139,115 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 136,695 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2018 119,639 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 119,639 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 106,615 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 90,269 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 90,269 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 71,841 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 54,775 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 46,085 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 44,962 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall split

nearside rear tyre outer side wall split / perished

Pass 6 Mar 2015 40,613 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 HKD is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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