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BD12 YCK

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

268,655 mi
Last recorded268,655 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 YCK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 268,655 miles

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 29 Apr 2026 268,655 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering rack track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

2 x centre exhaust mounting brackets broken.will require attention

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield loose,rattling

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 23 Apr 2025 261,399 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 261,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 253,437 miles

Underside of rear body has slight surface corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2024 253,414 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Underside of rear body has slight surface corrosion

Pass 2 May 2023 245,297 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 245,297 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 230,021 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 230,021 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2022 213,057 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2021 198,511 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides - offside worse Noisy when turning steering wheel ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel noisy when turning steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 198,489 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Pedal hits floor NO RESERVE TRAVEL (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides - offside worse Noisy when turning steering wheel ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel noisy when turning steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 196,875 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 196,743 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 179,210 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 168,172 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 166,863 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 163,425 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 146,171 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 124,756 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 101,235 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 101,235 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 78,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 78,458 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2017 59,458 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 59,457 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/17 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 42,617 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2016 41,828 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f tyre has slight cracking between treads

Pass 13 Jun 2015 38,695 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to sidewall

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 YCK is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YCK, 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 YCK is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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