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BD12 UAB

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

290,863 mi
Last recorded290,863 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 UAB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 290,863 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 290,863 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 284,044 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 278,111 miles

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 11 May 2023 278,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 14 Nov 2022 265,571 miles

Engine & Under-Tray Covers Fitted

Pass 16 May 2022 249,621 miles

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 18 Nov 2021 233,811 miles

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 21 May 2021 216,394 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 203,910 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 197,658 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 197,658 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 184,543 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 184,543 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 169,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 158,738 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 154,131 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 142,755 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 124,429 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 118,610 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 99,937 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 68,023 miles

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

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

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 UAB is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UAB, 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 UAB is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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