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EJ12 CXW

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

322,317 mi
Last recorded322,317 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 CXW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 322,317 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 298,719 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 271,170 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 270,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2022 238,239 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 199,229 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 199,184 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 167,426 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 144,460 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 106,121 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 70,453 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 34,263 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 24,012 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 23,637 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 18,987 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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EJ12 CXW is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EJ12 CXW, 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 EJ12 CXW registered?

EJ12 CXW is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 May 2012.

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