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Silver · Hybrid electric (clean) · 2012 · 1,800 cc

LA12 WBJMOT history

LA12 WBJ is a silver hybrid electric (clean) Toyota Prius first used on 31 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 220,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

LA12 WBJ silver Toyota Prius – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
220,478 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
16,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 WBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Prius
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 WBJ was last recorded at 220,478 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 23,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,467 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
23,011 miles
Average per year
16,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 220,478 miles
  • 2024 – 193,242 miles
  • 2022 – 181,703 miles
  • 2021 – 161,465 miles
  • 2020 – 146,213 miles
  • 2019 – 128,943 miles
  • 2018 – 120,535 miles
  • 2017 – 105,956 miles
  • 2016 – 89,661 miles
  • 2015 – 47,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,478 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,478 miles (+23,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    220,478 miles
    Test number
    379468708268
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass197,467 miles (+4,225)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    197,467 miles
    Test number
    351280041552
    • AdvisoryFront AC Condenser Damage
    • AdvisoryFront Wiper's slighty smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear bumper slighty damaged
  3. Pass193,242 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    193,242 miles
    Test number
    418400224937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
  4. Fail193,242 miles (+11,539)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,242 miles
    Test number
    165299770279
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
  5. Pass181,703 miles (+10,119)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    181,703 miles
    Test number
    492855422760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass171,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    171,584 miles
    Test number
    179821917243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail171,584 miles (+1,949)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,584 miles
    Test number
    249526689292
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass169,635 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    169,635 miles
    Test number
    988110252369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail169,606 miles (+8,141)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,606 miles
    Test number
    451492046692
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass161,465 miles (+7,564)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    161,465 miles
    Test number
    422366349748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass153,901 miles (+7,688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    153,901 miles
    Test number
    160320755885
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  12. Pass146,213 miles (+6,783)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    146,213 miles
    Test number
    238011233283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass139,430 miles (+10,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    139,430 miles
    Test number
    331569958469
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  14. Pass128,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    128,943 miles
    Test number
    348423182830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail128,943 miles (+8,408)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,943 miles
    Test number
    116845222021
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  16. Pass120,535 miles (+14,579)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    120,535 miles
    Test number
    797624131705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass105,956 miles (+16,295)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    105,956 miles
    Test number
    578071905956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,661 miles (+17,853)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    89,661 miles
    Test number
    707338520520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,808 miles (+23,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    71,808 miles
    Test number
    731078982632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass47,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    47,991 miles
    Test number
    203865401452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA12 WBJ

Does LA12 WBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 WBJ is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA12 WBJ?
The MOT on LA12 WBJ is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 WBJ done?
LA12 WBJ was recorded at 220,478 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 16,716 miles a year.
Has LA12 WBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 WBJ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LA12 WBJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LA12 WBJ find?
LA12 WBJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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