2012 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric · M8 KAX
2012 Toyota Prius (1.8L, hybrid electric). First registered 01 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 114,410 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,410 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- HYBRID ELECTRIC · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M8 KAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2026
- 114,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M8 KAX 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 (M8 KAX) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
M8 KAX Mileage History
- 26/06/202397,873 mi
- 24/06/2024103,095 mi+5,222 mi
- 23/06/2025108,890 mi+5,795 mi
- 20/06/2026114,410 mi+5,520 mi
- 20/06/2026114,410 mi
Average of roughly 5,541 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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
Clogged EGR system causes misfires and eventually head gasket failure on high-mile drivers.
- Hybrid Battery DegradationModerate
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