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WV12 PXU

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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 (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2023

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 199,861 miles

parking brake little reserve travel

Fail 8 Jun 2022 199,861 miles

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

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

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 1 Jun 2021 177,377 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2020 153,197 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 130,572 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 130,571 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 100,718 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 96,142 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 88,781 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 81,819 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 61,052 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2014 58,368 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 47,051 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 26,685 miles

offside front tyre sidewall damaged and also punctured

Pass 27 Jun 2013 19,695 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 PXU is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PXU, 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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What year was WV12 PXU registered?

WV12 PXU is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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