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EJ61 KHW

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

237,590 mi
Last recorded237,590 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 KHW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 237,590 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside/rear of chassis has surface corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2025 237,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside/rear of chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2024 154,065 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 154,062 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

brake pad wear indicator on

Pass 1 Nov 2023 146,513 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ​​nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ​​nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ​​nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 146,511 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to both headlamps not working on dipped beam (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps ​​nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ​​nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ​​nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ​​nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 123,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

all covers behind disc(s) slightly corroded

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2022 312,373 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 302,604 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 286,429 miles

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

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction stone chip 2mm x1 (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 286,429 miles

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

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction stone chip 2mm x1 (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 267,000 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 248,267 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 220,064 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 205,032 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 205,032 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 204,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both & undercover fitted obscuring some components (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin & registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 189,535 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 181,002 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 181,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2017 160,242 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 140,555 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 126,590 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 101,851 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 84,602 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 60,272 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 60,050 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 60,050 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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EJ61 KHW is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ61 KHW, 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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EJ61 KHW is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 January 2012.

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