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ET12 KFL

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,082 mi
Last recorded171,082 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 KFL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 171,082 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 161,261 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 152,742 miles

Both front shock dust cover rubber boots split

Both front wiper blades split

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 139,958 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 139,958 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 125,888 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 109,468 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 104,084 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 104,084 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2019 98,145 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 85,031 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 85,031 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 67,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 67,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 50,544 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 35,998 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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ET12 KFL is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ET12 KFL, 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 KFL is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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