2012 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · RK12 XET
2012 Toyota Prius (1.8L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 12 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 29,274 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,274 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK12 XET Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 29,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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RK12 XET MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Toyota Prius (RK12 XET) between January 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
RK12 XET Mileage History
- 31/01/202220,165 mi
- 06/04/202320,406 mi+241 mi
- 03/04/202424,183 mi+3,777 mi
- 26/03/202527,256 mi+3,073 mi
- 25/02/202629,274 mi+2,018 mi
Average of roughly 2,239 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
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- Hybrid Battery DegradationModerate
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