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BD12 YBJ

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,329 mi
Last recorded164,329 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 164,329 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light outpu

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2025 161,099 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 156,884 miles

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

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

slight noise from steering

Pass 9 May 2023 152,349 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 152,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 145,603 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 131,813 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 131,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 121,850 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jul 2021 121,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jun 2021 119,371 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 115,055 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 109,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 102,980 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 95,058 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 92,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 79,586 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 69,777 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 67,630 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 54,101 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 54,101 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 39,785 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 39,785 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 26,019 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 13,133 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 11,978 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 11,978 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2015 7,725 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 YBJ is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YBJ, 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 YBJ is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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