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BD62 PWU

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

176,610 mi
Last recorded176,610 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 PWU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 176,610 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 168,015 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 168,010 miles

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

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 152,410 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 148,726 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 146,472 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 146,472 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 144,213 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 138,792 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 138,792 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 135,063 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 133,377 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 132,432 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2020 132,432 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 131,307 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 131,307 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 129,301 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 126,203 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 122,963 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 114,763 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 114,763 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 91,187 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 70,084 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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BD62 PWU is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BD62 PWU, 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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BD62 PWU is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 December 2012.

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