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WV12 HKJ

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

264,472 mi
Last recorded264,472 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 HKJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 264,472 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 251,038 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 251,038 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 238,681 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 238,681 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 215,019 miles

Covers & shield fitted

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Aug 2022 215,006 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Covers & shield fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Tyre Worn close to legal limit both sides

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 196,161 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Perishing on Inner Edge + Nearing Legal Limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 194,365 miles

Covers & shield fitted

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 179,076 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 6 Jul 2021 178,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 13 Jan 2021 160,079 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 151,675 miles

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))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 151,675 miles

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

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 15 Jan 2020 143,041 miles

Front Knocking noise from the steering system when rocking side to side

Pass 17 Jul 2019 127,916 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 113,409 miles

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Knocking noise from the steering system when rocking side to side

Nearside Front tyre slightly wearing from outer edge

Pass 13 Dec 2018 109,608 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Off side and near side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering has a slight knocking nose when rocking side to side

Windscreen wiper blade defective off side and near side front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 96,016 miles

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Nearside Front bumper slightly scratched

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both sides sill covers fitted

off side rear wheel arch has filler

Pass 3 Jan 2018 82,629 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 66,345 miles

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

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

under trays /sill covers

Pass 17 Jan 2017 44,998 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 35,373 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 34,734 miles

Rear child seat

Fail 20 May 2016 34,734 miles

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

Rear child seat

Pass 31 Jul 2015 31,990 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HKJ is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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