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EA12 GZF

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

223,941 mi
Last recorded223,941 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 223,941 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 219,528 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 215,367 miles

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

Offside Front Lower indicator light not fully secured

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 208,818 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 196,492 miles

Offside Front Light intensity is slightly reduced

Pass 17 Feb 2022 186,412 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 185,273 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 185,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 173,033 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 159,623 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 150,000 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 145,646 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 144,702 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 144,702 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 136,203 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 123,256 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 108,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Feb 2018 95,155 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 80,580 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 64,269 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 55,578 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 46,106 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 37,617 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 GZF is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GZF, 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 GZF is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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