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ET12 SVV

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

264,721 mi
Last recorded264,721 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 SVV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 264,721 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 252,171 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 252,171 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 240,669 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 237,593 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 227,694 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 220,054 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 210,668 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 203,503 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 202,938 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 186,274 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 186,274 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 173,978 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 15,456 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 152,314 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 138,920 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 117,968 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 105,127 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 91,487 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 83,577 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre at 3mm

Fail 13 Jun 2016 83,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s/f tyre at 3mm

Pass 10 Jul 2015 73,668 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 SVV is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SVV, 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 SVV registered?

ET12 SVV is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is ET12 SVV safe to buy?

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