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2012 Toyota Prius
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
378,142 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush worn - marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Fog light intensity reduced
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose Drive shaft bolt not peened (Marked) (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust heat shield insecure
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Fog light intensity reduced
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within tyre tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Wipers not working on top speed setting
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
park break requirements only just met
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play UJ inside cab above pedals (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
park break requirements only just met
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
emission not tested hybrid vehicle
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low N/S head light beam too low (will not adjust) (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear number plate starting to de-laminate
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EF61 MDE is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 MDE, 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 MDE is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 January 2012.
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