2012 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric · J10 RAR
2012 Toyota Prius (1.8L, hybrid electric). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 65,551 miles. MOT valid until 03 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,551 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- HYBRID ELECTRIC · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J10 RAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 65,551 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J10 RAR 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 (J10 RAR) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
J10 RAR Mileage History
- 26/08/202257,892 mi
- 29/08/202361,180 mi+3,288 mi
- 20/08/202463,516 mi+2,336 mi
- 26/08/202564,838 mi+1,322 mi
- 18/08/202665,551 mi+713 mi
Average of roughly 1,925 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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- Brake Actuator FailureSerious
The brake accumulator pump (actuator) fails and loses pressure assistance, so the pump runs constantly or the pedal feels hard on high-mileage Gen 3 Prius.
- EGR Clogging / Head GasketSerious
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- Hybrid Battery DegradationModerate
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