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EA12 JBU

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Other 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

257,831 mi
Last recorded257,831 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 JBU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 257,831 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 240,247 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 220,899 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 201,661 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 176,977 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 154,720 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 154,720 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 153,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Dec 2020 145,009 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 137,219 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 131,217 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 120,234 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 120,234 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 107,050 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 94,028 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 94,028 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 83,111 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 83,111 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 68,500 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 68,500 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 64,494 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 60,237 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 54,605 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 45,374 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 45,374 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 43,762 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 43,762 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 JBU is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,795cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 JBU, 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 JBU is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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