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ET12 KBZ

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1791cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests28 (24 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

372,346 mi
Last recorded372,346 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 KBZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,791cc

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MOT History

24 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 372,346 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2026 372,346 miles

Central Lower Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 355,796 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 334,175 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 334,088 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 313,977 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 296,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 273,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 260,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn low

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 254,129 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 253,616 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 247,477 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 229,162 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 216,515 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 216,515 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 193,356 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 185,535 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 172,079 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 150,756 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 133,880 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 133,880 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 132,251 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 114,158 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 100,740 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 82,955 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 70,268 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 50,661 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 27,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ET12 KBZ is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,791cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ET12 KBZ, 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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ET12 KBZ is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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