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Toyota Prius

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

LA12 WHVMOT history

LA12 WHV is a black hybrid electric (clean) Toyota Prius first used on 31 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 268,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

LA12 WHV black Toyota Prius – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
268,400 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
18,641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 WHV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Prius
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
1,797 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 WHV was last recorded at 268,400 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 11,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
257,400 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,000 miles
Average per year
18,641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 268,400 miles
  • 2025 – 257,400 miles
  • 2024 – 245,513 miles
  • 2023 – 238,469 miles
  • 2022 – 234,041 miles
  • 2021 – 216,323 miles
  • 2020 – 198,543 miles
  • 2019 – 188,710 miles
  • 2018 – 167,572 miles
  • 2017 – 136,668 miles
  • 2016 – 101,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass268,400 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass268,400 miles (+11,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    268,400 miles
    Test number
    119799127574
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass257,400 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    257,400 miles
    Test number
    648431678351
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail257,399 miles (+11,886)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,399 miles
    Test number
    322104213790
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass245,513 miles (+7,044)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    245,513 miles
    Test number
    659521082451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass238,469 miles (+4,428)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    238,469 miles
    Test number
    371514094505
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass234,041 miles (+8,994)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    234,041 miles
    Test number
    802773006506
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass225,047 miles (+8,724)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    225,047 miles
    Test number
    110927642446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass216,323 miles (+8,042)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    216,323 miles
    Test number
    153171581163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass208,281 miles (+9,738)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    208,281 miles
    Test number
    548309998861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass198,543 miles (+3,107)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    198,543 miles
    Test number
    113017711084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass195,436 miles (+6,726)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    195,436 miles
    Test number
    856164442921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass188,710 miles (+11,389)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    188,710 miles
    Test number
    494248109524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass177,321 miles (+9,749)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    177,321 miles
    Test number
    628586573130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass167,572 miles (+20,716)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    167,572 miles
    Test number
    508871310672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass146,856 miles (+10,188)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    146,856 miles
    Test number
    833008277390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass136,668 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    136,668 miles
    Test number
    480909648576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail136,667 miles (+11,067)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,667 miles
    Test number
    765977781108
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass125,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    125,600 miles
    Test number
    358140166192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail125,598 miles (+46)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,598 miles
    Test number
    540687780780
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  20. Pass125,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    125,552 miles
    Test number
    790892053919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail125,551 miles (+24)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,551 miles
    Test number
    893549182601
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass125,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    125,527 miles
    Test number
    849569605628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail125,527 miles (+24,207)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,527 miles
    Test number
    969265252963
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass101,320 miles (+17,003)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,320 miles
    Test number
    607812220994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass84,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,317 miles
    Test number
    734983555742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA12 WHV

Does LA12 WHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 WHV is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA12 WHV?
The MOT on LA12 WHV is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 WHV done?
LA12 WHV was recorded at 268,400 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 18,641 miles a year.
Has LA12 WHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 WHV has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LA12 WHV 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 WHV find?
LA12 WHV passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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