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EF12 EVD

2012 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

193,276 mi
Last recorded193,276 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 EVD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 193,276 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 178,326 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 174,028 miles

front brake discs slightly worn low-o s f tyre outer edge wearing low-

Pass 23 Sep 2022 158,869 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 158,869 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 146,293 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 146,293 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 134,847 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 114,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside / nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside / nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 108,434 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 97,721 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 97,721 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 83,567 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 83,562 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 64,480 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 49,464 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Pass 10 Apr 2017 31,900 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 27,064 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 18,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 EVD is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EF12 EVD, 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 EF12 EVD registered?

EF12 EVD is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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