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EA61 KZE

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

254,624 mi
Last recorded254,624 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 KZE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 254,624 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 254,611 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 238,939 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2022 227,254 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 227,254 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 207,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 193,961 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 193,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 188,926 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 169,086 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 169,086 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 156,901 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 140,192 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 116,681 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 112,598 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 112,598 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 952,711 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 952,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 90,754 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 90,754 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 61,857 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 58,870 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 47,469 miles

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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EA61 KZE is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EA61 KZE, 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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EA61 KZE is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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