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BD12 YCR

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

248,612 mi
Last recorded248,612 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 248,612 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 243,942 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 240,279 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 235,697 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 213,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 195,641 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 184,670 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 172,403 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 156,771 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 156,771 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 145,277 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 128,916 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 124,216 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 108,367 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 108,367 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2017 91,110 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 75,956 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 57,750 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 57,750 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 37,612 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 29,184 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

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 YCR is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YCR, 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 YCR registered?

BD12 YCR is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is BD12 YCR safe to buy?

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