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EY12 UPK

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

258,651 mi
Last recorded258,651 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 UPK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 258,651 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 247,454 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 241,168 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 45,628 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 38,562 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 35,896 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 35,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 28,632 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate dashboard cluster not working (1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 23,941 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 23,941 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 18,013 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 4,280 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 4,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 125,519 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 125,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 111,316 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 111,316 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 94,598 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 94,598 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 72,498 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 56,667 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 41,563 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 39,309 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 35,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 35,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 20,588 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 20,540 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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EY12 UPK is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EY12 UPK, 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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EY12 UPK is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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