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EG12 XTJ

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

306,123 mi
Last recorded306,123 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG12 XTJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 306,123 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 305,821 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 291,419 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2024 291,419 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 275,076 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 275,076 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2022 253,654 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 253,654 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 235,537 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 219,150 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 199,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2021 199,844 miles

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 187,051 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 187,051 miles

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

Pass 25 Dec 2019 148,765 miles
Pass 25 Dec 2019 148,750 miles
Fail 25 Dec 2019 148,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 128,989 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 121,098 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 121,098 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 115,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 94,958 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 94,958 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 67,683 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 57,021 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 51,865 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 XTJ is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,800cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XTJ, 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 XTJ registered?

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

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