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BD12 YCL

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

286,836 mi
Last recorded286,836 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 286,836 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 281,497 miles

Car is WET underneath during inspection.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S/F & N/S/F ()

Pass 18 Oct 2023 267,077 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 234,510 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 205,345 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 203,354 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 189,919 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 189,919 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 181,088 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 165,913 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 165,913 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 150,790 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 150,790 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 137,179 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 121,082 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 106,918 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 92,111 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 92,093 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 90,043 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 69,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 YCL is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YCL, 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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What year was BD12 YCL registered?

BD12 YCL is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is BD12 YCL safe to buy?

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