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DE12 EWU

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,212 mi
Last recorded39,212 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 EWU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 39,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front drl not working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade

Pass 25 Jun 2025 37,489 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 35,304 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 34,023 miles

damage to front bumper

Pass 29 Jun 2022 32,562 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 30,164 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 27,259 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 27,259 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split / hard (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged marks to outer face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 26,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both wing mirrors damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2018 24,194 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Mar 2018 24,194 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Mar 2017 22,192 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 8 Mar 2017 22,192 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 23 Mar 2016 19,547 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 16,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in tyres. no tread showing.

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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DE12 EWU is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 112,241 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE12 EWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Prius is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DE12 EWU is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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