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EJ12 UHX

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

321,641 mi
Last recorded321,641 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 UHX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 321,641 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 321,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dipped Beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 308,714 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 308,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 286,051 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 272,988 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 259,489 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 239,067 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 219,243 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 195,951 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 183,403 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 163,514 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 161,774 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 135,281 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 114,266 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 95,469 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2018 90,279 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 75,662 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre as a side wall nick

Nearside Rear Outer tyre as a side wall nick

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer tyre as a side wall nick

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

no emissions test carried out (vehicle presented in electric mode)

Pass 29 Aug 2017 74,327 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on sidewall

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cut on sidewall

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 56,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2016 45,394 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 45,394 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 38,758 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 31,372 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 29,539 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 UHX is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 UHX, 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 UHX is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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