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BD12 YCZ

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,415 mi
Last recorded70,415 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 YCZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 70,415 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 65,952 miles

Central cat guard fitted not allowing full inspection of exhaust and frame

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion underside

Pass 14 Jun 2024 62,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rubber gator torn (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rubber gator torn (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 58,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald, outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 52,219 miles

rear heat shield loose

Pass 14 Jun 2021 46,409 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 42,801 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 38,669 miles

Both near side tires starting to crack.

Pass 10 May 2018 34,624 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 34,624 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2017 30,728 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 26,493 miles

Both rear tyres with side wall cuts, but not to cords

Nearside Front Tyre with side wall cut but not to cords

Pass 3 Jun 2015 21,372 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

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 YCZ is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD12 YCZ registered?

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

Is BD12 YCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 YCZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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