2012 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · KX12 UHS
2012 Toyota Prius (1.8L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 10 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 60,671 miles. MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,671 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KX12 UHS Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2026
- 60,671 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KX12 UHS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Toyota Prius (KX12 UHS) between September 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
KX12 UHS Mileage History
- 21/09/202356,781 mi
- 03/01/202558,582 mi+1,801 mi
- 21/02/202660,671 mi+2,089 mi
Average of roughly 1,607 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- EGR Clogging / Head GasketSerious
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