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EF12 EFB

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests26 (25 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate96.2%

Mileage

215,866 mi
Last recorded215,866 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 EFB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

25 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 215,866 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 206,724 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 198,721 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 192,203 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 186,211 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 186,211 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 179,126 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2022 174,774 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 170,180 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 162,147 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2020 156,551 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2020 153,349 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 151,101 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 141,033 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2019 132,471 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 121,448 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 112,193 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 104,050 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 101,412 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 92,121 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 86,990 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 76,470 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 66,768 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 56,562 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 46,079 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 38,874 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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EF12 EFB is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 96.2%.

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 EF12 EFB, 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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EF12 EFB is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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