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EF61 CEU

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1791cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

279,662 mi
Last recorded279,662 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 CEU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,791cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 279,662 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 259,158 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 242,091 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 228,669 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 217,039 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 213,591 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2021 195,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 184,888 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has cut inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

Pass 24 Sep 2020 182,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 174,693 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Pass 6 Jun 2019 160,523 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 144,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Fail 28 Nov 2018 144,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Pass 30 May 2018 132,710 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 118,821 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 103,080 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 103,080 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 90,357 miles

Offside Rear Tyre inner sidewal deteriating

Fail 28 Nov 2016 90,357 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre inner sidewal deteriating

Pass 28 May 2016 75,736 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 75,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 70,176 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Taped over (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 69,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Innerwall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. Rear (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Taped over (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 57,046 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 52,453 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front discs lipped

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 CEU is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,791cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF61 CEU, 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 CEU is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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