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WV12 PXL

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

128,327 mi
Last recorded128,327 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 PXL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 128,327 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 128,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 123,459 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 123,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 118,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 111,194 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 111,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 106,519 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 100,346 miles

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

Offside Front Inner tie rod has play.

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

Pass 4 Apr 2020 95,017 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 89,308 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 88,847 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 85,790 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 83,540 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 81,221 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 77,565 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 72,724 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 72,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 66,005 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 60,771 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 53,409 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 46,351 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 38,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 PXL is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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