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ET12 KEU

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

251,628 mi
Last recorded251,628 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 KEU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 251,628 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 219,818 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 219,818 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 202,717 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 202,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 183,037 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 151,504 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 141,597 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 126,904 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 122,658 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 119,779 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 109,243 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 97,439 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 84,568 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 71,208 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 55,544 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 52,574 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 40,613 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 39,295 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 39,295 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 32,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 KEU is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ET12 KEU, 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 ET12 KEU registered?

ET12 KEU is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 August 2012.

Is ET12 KEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 KEU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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