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EJ12 UHR

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

348,023 mi
Last recorded348,023 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 UHR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 348,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2026 348,023 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2025 334,923 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 329,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 322,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 300,310 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 274,480 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 274,434 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 272,132 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear reg. plates cracking (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 244,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 227,771 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 215,404 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 215,404 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 201,844 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 187,243 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 175,395 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 171,286 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 151,346 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2018 151,346 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 118,454 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 116,977 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 116,977 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 98,119 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 80,730 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outside/inside edges

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 80,730 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outside/inside edges

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 UHR is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ12 UHR, 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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EJ12 UHR is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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