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EF61 CFO

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

164,367 mi
Last recorded164,367 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 CFO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 164,367 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 156,706 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 149,648 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 144,443 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 131,562 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 114,981 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 102,569 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 96,483 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 92,189 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 85,365 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 81,740 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 75,212 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 68,628 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 68,628 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 64,196 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Nearside front tyre sidewall cut not through to ply

Fail 8 Jun 2017 64,196 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front tyre sidewall cut not through to ply

Pass 9 Dec 2016 58,125 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 51,254 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 50,568 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some components on the underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Feb 2015 37,279 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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EF61 CFO is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CFO, 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 CFO is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 February 2012.

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