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BA07 PLA

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

274,024 mi
Last recorded274,024 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA07 PLA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 274,024 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 263,063 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 255,469 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 255,469 miles

Direction indicator not working Offside front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 236,929 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 236,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 203,610 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 163,654 miles

Front Nearside & Offside Shock absorber dust covers deteoriated

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))

Fail 24 May 2021 163,654 miles

Front Nearside & Offside Shock absorber dust covers deteoriated

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))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside & offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 128,540 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 99,019 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 98,414 miles

Central Rear seat belt wasn't presented at test

Fail 29 Mar 2019 98,414 miles

Central Rear seat belt wasn't presented at test

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 82,714 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 69,572 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on outer edge

Fail 24 Mar 2017 69,572 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on outer edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 53,766 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 53,766 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 50,837 miles

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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BA07 PLA is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BA07 PLA, 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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BA07 PLA is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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