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Toyota Prius

Silver · Hybrid electric (clean) · 2012 · 1,797 cc

LA12 WHJMOT history

LA12 WHJ is a silver hybrid electric (clean) Toyota Prius first used on 31 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 246,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

LA12 WHJ silver Toyota Prius – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
246,245 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
18,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 WHJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Prius
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
1,797 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 WHJ was last recorded at 246,245 miles on 15 May 2026, 18,086 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
228,159 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
18,086 miles
Average per year
18,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 246,245 miles
  • 2025 – 228,159 miles
  • 2024 – 215,207 miles
  • 2023 – 209,302 miles
  • 2022 – 203,447 miles
  • 2021 – 188,396 miles
  • 2020 – 175,361 miles
  • 2019 – 135,438 miles
  • 2018 – 121,257 miles
  • 2017 – 108,254 miles
  • 2016 – 74,529 miles
  • 2015 – 49,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass246,245 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass246,245 miles (+18,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    246,245 miles
    Test number
    299972908506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass228,159 miles (+12,952)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    228,159 miles
    Test number
    860189367570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass215,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    215,207 miles
    Test number
    122992678646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail215,207 miles (+5,905)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,207 miles
    Test number
    441480976298
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass209,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    209,302 miles
    Test number
    158614487413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail209,302 miles (+5,855)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,302 miles
    Test number
    492013779501
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass203,447 miles (+4,796)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    203,447 miles
    Test number
    236261062747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass198,651 miles (+10,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    198,651 miles
    Test number
    386612193481
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass188,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    188,396 miles
    Test number
    597485186191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail188,396 miles (+13,035)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,396 miles
    Test number
    964780066378
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass175,361 miles (+9,700)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    175,361 miles
    Test number
    918959302655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass165,661 miles (+30,223)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    165,661 miles
    Test number
    144110502570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass135,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    135,438 miles
    Test number
    612305260397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail135,438 miles (+11,232)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,438 miles
    Test number
    672508148889
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass124,206 miles (+2,949)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    124,206 miles
    Test number
    685272602792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass121,257 miles (+5,136)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    121,257 miles
    Test number
    227132800283
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  17. Pass116,121 miles (+7,867)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    116,121 miles
    Test number
    196661079238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass108,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    108,254 miles
    Test number
    492326240877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail108,254 miles (+18,922)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,254 miles
    Test number
    125179896529
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass89,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    89,332 miles
    Test number
    205734866636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail89,331 miles (+14,802)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,331 miles
    Test number
    734208872683
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass74,529 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    74,529 miles
    Test number
    297531494598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail74,528 miles (+6,013)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,528 miles
    Test number
    271628617477
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

  24. Pass68,515 miles (+19,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    68,515 miles
    Test number
    552014859799
    • AdvisoryAdvise front tires wear on inner edge

  25. Pass49,025 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    49,025 miles
    Test number
    472927352096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    49,007 miles
    Test number
    389548760152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA12 WHJ

Does LA12 WHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 WHJ is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA12 WHJ?
The MOT on LA12 WHJ is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 WHJ done?
LA12 WHJ was recorded at 246,245 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 18,983 miles a year.
Has LA12 WHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 WHJ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LA12 WHJ 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 WHJ find?
LA12 WHJ passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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