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EJ61 KHZ

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

236,817 mi
Last recorded236,817 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 KHZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 236,817 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 236,803 miles

Offside Front Inner Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 230,217 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 230,217 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 217,999 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 217,982 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 217,982 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 211,500 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 197,657 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 197,657 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2019 181,219 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2019 181,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 158,530 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 137,729 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 12,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 12,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 100,937 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 100,937 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 80,537 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 KHZ is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KHZ, 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 KHZ is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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