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B1 LAO

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

234,520 mi
Last recorded234,520 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 LAO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 234,520 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 224,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 211,013 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 203,344 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2022 200,502 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 184,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jun 2021 172,723 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 172,723 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2021 171,324 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 164,596 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 159,145 miles

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Nov 2019 157,129 miles

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Nov 2019 157,129 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 May 2019 137,791 miles
Pass 26 Dec 2018 121,781 miles

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Nov 2018 120,174 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2018 104,801 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 90,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 76,483 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 67,981 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 65,871 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 34,429 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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B1 LAO is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 112,241 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B1 LAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Prius is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B1 LAO registered?

B1 LAO is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is B1 LAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 LAO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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