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EO62 ACU

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

309,083 mi
Last recorded309,083 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO62 ACU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 309,083 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2025 296,616 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 295,579 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 281,196 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 265,134 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 265,032 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 248,881 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 248,831 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 230,284 miles

Slight play in steering column / rack

Pass 14 Jun 2023 212,749 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 212,639 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 195,076 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 194,819 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 177,113 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2021 155,468 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 155,312 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 132,781 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 117,779 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 103,546 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 98,426 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 98,421 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 82,100 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 65,241 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 65,052 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 46,473 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 46,321 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 43,138 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 39,931 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 39,779 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 32,282 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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EO62 ACU is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EO62 ACU, 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 EO62 ACU registered?

EO62 ACU is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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