2012 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · WF62 XKZ
2012 Toyota Prius (1.8L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 31 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 128,744 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,744 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF62 XKZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2025
- 128,744 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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WF62 XKZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Toyota Prius (WF62 XKZ) between February 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WF62 XKZ Mileage History
- 23/02/202398,552 mi
- 24/02/202398,552 mi
- 21/06/2024112,315 mi+13,763 mi
- 11/08/2025128,744 mi+16,429 mi
- 11/08/2025128,744 mi
Average of roughly 12,253 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Brake Actuator FailureSerious
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- EGR Clogging / Head GasketSerious
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- Hybrid Battery DegradationModerate
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