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EA12 ZVB

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

252,840 mi
Last recorded252,840 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 ZVB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 252,840 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 241,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive jacking point area crushed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake just met requirement 16%

Pass 25 Sep 2023 230,162 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 230,162 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 220,127 miles

Nearside Front shock external damage to dust covers

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

Offside Front shock external damage to dust covers

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 211,337 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 203,116 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 203,116 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 198,567 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 194,794 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 174,427 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 158,925 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 143,119 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 125,359 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 112,508 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 94,801 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 76,265 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 56,145 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 39,955 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 36,918 miles

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 ZVB is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZVB, 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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What year was EA12 ZVB registered?

EA12 ZVB is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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