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WV12 HKW

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

91,989 mi
Last recorded91,989 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 HKW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 91,989 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 82,548 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 73,684 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 268,012 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front washer weak

pre check top up 2 1/2lts oil

travel on handbrake

Fail 16 Feb 2023 268,011 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front washer weak

pre check top up 2 1/2lts oil

travel on handbrake

Pass 2 Feb 2022 251,610 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 237,141 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 237,141 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 235,997 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 227,824 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 227,824 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 216,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 216,459 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 213,435 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 212,419 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 208,593 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 201,003 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 192,112 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 182,369 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 173,217 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 173,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 173,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front scrubbing outer edge

Fail 1 Mar 2017 172,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front scrubbing outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2016 154,133 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 136,296 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 116,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 95,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2014 76,033 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 76,033 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 54,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 54,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 31,538 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 HKW is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

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

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