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BD12 YBS

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

254,119 mi
Last recorded254,119 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 YBS
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 254,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 254,119 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 235,103 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 214,715 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 214,715 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 199,936 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 190,076 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 190,076 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 187,079 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 176,500 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 176,141 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 169,450 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 167,410 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 159,441 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 154,694 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 143,202 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 134,523 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 130,408 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 112,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner wall cracking

Offside Front Tyre inner wall cracking

Offside Rear Tyre inner wall cracking

Fail 13 Dec 2016 112,750 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre inner wall cracking

Offside Front Tyre inner wall cracking

Offside Rear Tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2016 100,629 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 97,640 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 83,358 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 65,098 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 50,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 50,568 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 34,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 34,855 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 YBS is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue 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 YBS, 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 YBS is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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