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EF61 CDY

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

232,917 mi
Last recorded232,917 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 CDY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 232,917 miles

nsf and osf rear wishbone bushes' perished-nsf inner steering arm slight play-front to rear brake pipes corroded-nsf shocker damp-

Fail 7 Oct 2024 232,917 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nsf and osf rear wishbone bushes' perished-nsf inner steering arm slight play-front to rear brake pipes corroded-nsf shocker damp-

Pass 21 Sep 2023 211,019 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 241,067 miles

slight oil leak-

Pass 24 Sep 2021 211,306 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 207,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 200,429 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 200,429 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 189,504 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 165,038 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 153,601 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 141,001 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 121,123 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 103,683 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 93,129 miles

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2017 93,129 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2016 71,507 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 60,011 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 48,676 miles

n/s/f tyre low tread

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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EF61 CDY is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EF61 CDY, 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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EF61 CDY is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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