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WV12 PWZ

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

328,173 mi
Last recorded328,173 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 328,173 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

undertrays and engine covers obscuring some components

Pass 31 Jan 2025 309,334 miles

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Unable To See Some Components

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 309,334 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Unable To See Some Components

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 289,362 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 272,674 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 258,731 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 245,168 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 239,616 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 221,307 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 203,214 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 188,774 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 188,773 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 170,085 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 145,891 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 124,825 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 101,640 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 77,617 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2017 67,220 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 62,292 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 60,069 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 60,069 miles

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 55,056 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 51,009 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 42,090 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 42,090 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 34,218 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 25,212 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 PWZ is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PWZ, 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 PWZ is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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