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EF12 NBY

2012 Toyota Prius

Grey Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,094 mi
Last recorded121,094 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 NBY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 121,094 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 117,058 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 117,058 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 112,149 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 112,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 107,024 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 100,531 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 94,476 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 79,890 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 70,007 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 55,507 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 39,129 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 21,918 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 NBY is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 NBY, 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 NBY is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is EF12 NBY safe to buy?

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