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BD12 BSO

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

332,209 mi
Last recorded332,209 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 BSO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 332,209 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 312,779 miles

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Fail 8 Apr 2025 312,773 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

low effort offside rear parking brake

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 3 Oct 2024 297,915 miles

Nearside Rear tyre over 10yrs old (2013)

wheels & tyres incorrect size (215/45x17 fitted - should be 195/65x15)

Fail 30 Sep 2024 297,464 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre over 10yrs old (2013)

wheels & tyres incorrect size (215/45x17 fitted - should be 195/65x15)

Pass 8 Apr 2024 287,177 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 287,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 267,521 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 245,978 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 240,291 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 3 Jun 2021 210,368 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 210,368 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 194,729 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 155,740 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 155,351 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect And very dim (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 125,272 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 85,144 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav removed from windscreen prior to re-test ()

Fail 24 Nov 2016 85,079 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 80,241 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 77,668 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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BD12 BSO is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BD12 BSO, 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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BD12 BSO is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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