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EG12 XVW

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

259,335 mi
Last recorded259,335 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG12 XVW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 259,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 197,305 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 160,326 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 121,105 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 116,436 miles

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 23 Jun 2022 116,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

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

Pass 27 Dec 2021 112,103 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 107,226 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 107,226 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 93,493 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 77,025 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 71,658 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 71,394 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 71,394 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 XVW is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XVW, 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 XVW registered?

EG12 XVW is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is EG12 XVW safe to buy?

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