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BA05 UCH

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

171,966 mi
Last recorded171,966 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA05 UCH
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 171,966 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 171,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 165,533 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 165,526 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 159,535 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 153,803 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 148,738 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 143,737 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 134,590 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 122,917 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 113,117 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 100,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2017 86,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 70,250 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 57,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 57,458 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 57,456 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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BA05 UCH is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BA05 UCH, 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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BA05 UCH is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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