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EF12 JAO

2012 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

249,432 mi
Last recorded249,432 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 249,432 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 249,410 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2026 249,393 miles

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

oil leak from engine area

Fail 19 Mar 2026 24,830 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

oil leak from engine area

Pass 7 Apr 2025 228,470 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 228,416 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 224,837 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 214,016 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 181,432 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 163,602 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 146,335 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 132,779 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 122,627 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 116,782 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 116,782 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 113,366 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 99,055 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 98,324 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 86,963 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 76,717 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 62,263 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 51,115 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 48,554 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 37,035 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 JAO is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JAO, 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 JAO is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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