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EA12 GZE

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

412,872 mi
Last recorded412,872 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 GZE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 412,872 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Both Side (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Side (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light Cover Cracked

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2026 412,872 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Both Side (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Side (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light Cover Cracked

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 373,991 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Offside Front Outer Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 373,991 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Offside Front Outer Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 337,541 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 304,425 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

noise from steering possible column. but no obvious play detected

Fail 5 Apr 2023 304,425 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

noise from steering possible column. but no obvious play detected

Pass 17 Mar 2022 268,784 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 259,324 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 257,333 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 238,123 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 234,218 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 222,539 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 222,539 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 216,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS/OS BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 216,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS/OS BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 195,247 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 167,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 156,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2017 136,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 136,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 116,617 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 94,658 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 79,919 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 62,316 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 60,533 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 GZE is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GZE, 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 GZE is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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