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EA12 GZO

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

227,554 mi
Last recorded227,554 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 GZO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 227,554 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 224,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 224,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 219,620 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 212,114 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 202,639 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 189,117 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 181,398 miles

Nearside Front Day time Running Lamp Not Working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Nov 2020 181,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Day time Running Lamp Not Working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Nov 2019 168,783 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2019 159,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jun 2019 15,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Nov 2018 145,573 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Nov 2018 145,573 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 May 2018 127,162 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 116,399 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and undertray fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2017 116,399 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2017 103,438 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 91,147 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 80,142 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 61,912 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 61,912 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 GZO is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,700cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GZO, 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 GZO is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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