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EG12 XTH

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

326,019 mi
Last recorded326,019 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG12 XTH
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 326,019 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 286,977 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 275,426 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 261,998 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 252,710 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 252,389 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 237,790 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 237,790 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 221,823 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 207,108 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 200,903 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 195,404 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 195,404 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 177,990 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 177,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 165,902 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 143,538 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 143,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 129,165 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 129,165 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 109,215 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 109,215 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 91,549 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 75,682 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 53,985 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 52,858 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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EG12 XTH is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,800cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EG12 XTH, 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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What year was EG12 XTH registered?

EG12 XTH is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is EG12 XTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG12 XTH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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