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WV12 VWD

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,853 mi
Last recorded168,853 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 VWD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 168,853 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2025 163,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 159,794 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 156,187 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 156,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 147,120 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 131,467 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 131,467 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 128,549 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 127,347 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 127,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 120,212 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 99,012 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 95,680 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 92,424 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 89,205 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 83,913 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 76,971 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 70,912 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 70,912 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 65,325 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 65,325 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 61,669 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 61,669 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 58,132 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 58,132 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 52,304 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 28,782 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 VWD is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,797cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VWD, 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 VWD is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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