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EA12 GZR

2012 Toyota Prius

Purple Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

318,760 mi
Last recorded318,760 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 GZR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 318,760 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 306,448 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 287,777 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 287,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 278,164 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 271,187 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 261,149 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 245,720 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 245,720 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 242,065 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 232,804 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 232,804 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 218,807 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 216,839 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 203,348 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 203,348 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 182,258 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 177,943 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 160,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 160,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 146,991 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 129,282 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 129,282 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 115,048 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 115,048 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 104,416 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 102,179 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 102,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 100,663 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 100,663 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 81,308 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 GZR is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Purple with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 GZR, 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 GZR is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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