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EA12 GZB

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

216,844 mi
Last recorded216,844 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 GZB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 216,844 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

slight knocking noise coming from front possible shock absorber or steering rack

Fail 27 Jun 2023 216,841 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil lamp does not illuminate (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing and looks like wheel stud is snapped (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp levelling device not inspected due to no dip beam working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

slight knocking noise coming from front possible shock absorber or steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2023 205,644 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 205,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 188,449 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 188,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 184,212 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 170,422 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 170,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 156,810 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 151,264 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 138,336 miles

under body cover fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 21 Jun 2019 136,041 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 126,432 miles

under body covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jul 2018 113,877 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 112,464 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 102,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2017 91,459 miles

under body tray fitted obsecuring some under side component

Pass 23 Jan 2017 80,235 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 80,235 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 69,553 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 65,866 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 42,784 miles

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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EA12 GZB is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EA12 GZB, 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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EA12 GZB is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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