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Purple · Hybrid electric (clean) · 2012 · 1,790 cc

LA12 WMDMOT history

LA12 WMD is a purple hybrid electric (clean) Toyota Prius first used on 31 Dec 2012. Its MOT expired on 2 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 270,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2025.

LA12 WMD purple Toyota Prius – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Jan 2026
Mileage
270,040 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
21,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 WMD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Prius
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
1,790 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 WMD was last recorded at 270,040 miles on 3 Jan 2025, 9,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
260,746 miles · 29 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
9,294 miles
Average per year
21,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 270,040 miles
  • 2023 – 260,746 miles
  • 2022 – 212,876 miles
  • 2021 – 196,203 miles
  • 2020 – 181,254 miles
  • 2019 – 174,709 miles
  • 2018 – 169,599 miles
  • 2017 – 138,702 miles
  • 2016 – 100,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass270,040 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge with a nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play with slight play in steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively with surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear slight corrosion at rear under body

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.

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass270,040 miles (+9,294)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    270,040 miles
    Test number
    872296434001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge with a nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play with slight play in steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively with surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear slight corrosion at rear under body

  2. Pass260,746 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    260,746 miles
    Test number
    961619052667
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail260,746 miles (+16,502)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,746 miles
    Test number
    951291295218
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass244,244 miles (+10,962)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    244,244 miles
    Test number
    107358166430
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass233,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    233,282 miles
    Test number
    879491322830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail233,282 miles (+20,406)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,282 miles
    Test number
    427297012875
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass212,876 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    212,876 miles
    Test number
    508006510580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail212,876 miles (+5,089)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,876 miles
    Test number
    784140364663
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass207,787 miles (+11,584)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    207,787 miles
    Test number
    187751535132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass196,203 miles (+9,739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    196,203 miles
    Test number
    878952887543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass186,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    186,464 miles
    Test number
    403204492767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail186,464 miles (+5,210)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,464 miles
    Test number
    368277576076
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass181,254 miles (+6,545)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    181,254 miles
    Test number
    320536972269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass174,709 miles (+5,110)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    174,709 miles
    Test number
    436342682864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass169,599 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    169,599 miles
    Test number
    868653013303
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  16. Fail169,597 miles (+30,895)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,597 miles
    Test number
    689725671964
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  17. Pass138,702 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    138,702 miles
    Test number
    652058917520
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail138,699 miles (+14,943)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,699 miles
    Test number
    311471540132
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass123,756 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    123,756 miles
    Test number
    292792187207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail123,721 miles (+23,058)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,721 miles
    Test number
    893514250535
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass100,663 miles (+18,115)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    100,663 miles
    Test number
    796550510567
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass82,548 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    82,548 miles
    Test number
    123721807795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass82,489 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    82,489 miles
    Test number
    172472089781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass82,474 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    82,474 miles
    Test number
    641001171504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LA12 WMD

Does LA12 WMD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA12 WMD expired on 2 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA12 WMD?
The MOT on LA12 WMD expired on 2 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA12 WMD done?
LA12 WMD was recorded at 270,040 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2025, an average of 21,923 miles a year.
Has LA12 WMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 WMD has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LA12 WMD 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 WMD find?
LA12 WMD passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge with a nail in tyre, and 4 more.

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