2012 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · EK12 EFW
2012 Toyota Prius (1.8L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 14 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 218,688 miles. MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 218,688 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK12 EFW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 218,688 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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EK12 EFW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Toyota Prius (EK12 EFW) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
EK12 EFW Mileage History
- 24/02/2024157,464 mi
- 24/02/2024157,464 mi
- 11/02/2025186,783 mi+29,319 mi
- 11/02/2025186,783 mi
- 23/02/2026218,688 mi+31,905 mi
Average of roughly 30,632 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Brake Actuator FailureSerious
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- EGR Clogging / Head GasketSerious
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