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BD12 TYY

2012 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,213 mi
Last recorded162,213 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 TYY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 162,213 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 150,590 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from around cylinder head (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 137,542 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 20 Jun 2022 125,227 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 113,006 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 102,484 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 91,251 miles

rear brake discs corroded

unable to check rear in boot seat belts due to seats folded and items in boot

Fail 21 Jun 2019 91,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear brake discs corroded

unable to check rear in boot seat belts due to seats folded and items in boot

Pass 29 Jun 2018 76,808 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn bold on both edges

Fail 29 Jun 2018 76,808 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements characters wrongly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front tyre worn bold on both edges

Pass 27 Jun 2017 65,400 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 54,067 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 42,306 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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BD12 TYY is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BD12 TYY, 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 TYY is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 2 July 2012.

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