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GJ12 KFT

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

242,043 mi
Last recorded242,043 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 KFT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 242,043 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2025 223,458 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 199,008 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 173,415 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 173,415 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 135,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 135,451 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 134,741 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 127,355 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 121,145 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 113,075 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 108,430 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 92,767 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 84,484 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 77,599 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 69,079 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 69,079 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2017 59,002 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 55,272 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 55,272 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 52,919 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 43,003 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 26,547 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 24,451 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 22,700 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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GJ12 KFT is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GJ12 KFT, 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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GJ12 KFT is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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