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WV12 PXE

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

300,813 mi
Last recorded300,813 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 300,813 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 297,943 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 297,943 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 293,025 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 284,293 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 265,629 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 245,696 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 227,126 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 223,192 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 223,192 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 215,247 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 195,358 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 173,624 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 173,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 151,710 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 134,865 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 115,110 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 115,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 107,258 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 94,868 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 83,589 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 71,994 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 57,530 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 52,732 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 38,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 21,949 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 PXE is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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