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SL61 EGJ

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Other 1791cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

181,080 mi
Last recorded181,080 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 EGJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,791cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 181,080 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 174,847 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 168,895 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 168,895 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 161,251 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 161,251 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 154,677 miles

Offside Rear tyres cracking

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 154,288 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 154,288 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 144,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 140,623 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 140,070 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2020 135,739 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 135,739 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 128,508 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 119,102 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 110,827 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 98,698 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 87,973 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 87,513 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 76,462 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 64,033 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 64,033 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 51,362 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 40,060 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 34,772 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 29,066 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 29,003 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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SL61 EGJ is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,791cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 SL61 EGJ, 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 SL61 EGJ registered?

SL61 EGJ is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is SL61 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL61 EGJ shows 28 tests with a 82.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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