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BD12 YBU

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

292,195 mi
Last recorded292,195 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 292,195 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 259,236 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 259,234 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 250,076 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 213,457 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 166,092 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 145,320 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 121,325 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 96,441 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 82,452 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 65,160 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 65,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 45,253 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 45,253 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 28,398 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 25,110 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 YBU is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YBU, 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 YBU is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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