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WV12 ZHC

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests33 (25 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75.8%

Mileage

173,522 mi
Last recorded173,522 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

25 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 173,522 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2025 173,522 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 170,897 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 165,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 155,017 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 149,627 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 145,718 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 140,702 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 140,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 139,077 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 137,778 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 137,778 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 134,586 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 134,586 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 127,708 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 225,619 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 222,125 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 219,795 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 217,420 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 217,420 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 213,664 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 197,869 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 173,629 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 161,358 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 161,358 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 141,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre side wall cut

Pass 29 Sep 2015 118,238 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 93,484 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 75,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 73,603 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 52,548 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 52,548 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 31,766 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 ZHC is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.8%.

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 ZHC, 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 ZHC is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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