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EY12 UYV

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

263,192 mi
Last recorded263,192 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 UYV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 263,192 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 May 2026 263,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2025 249,359 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 206,716 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 159,693 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 May 2023 159,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Washer not working (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 May 2022 113,505 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 113,505 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 67,723 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 67,604 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 66,670 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 62,391 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 62,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2018 56,796 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 49,744 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 40,369 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 32,111 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 29,016 miles

Near side front and off side front tyres devoide of tread on inner edges.

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

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 UYV is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UYV, 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 EY12 UYV registered?

EY12 UYV is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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