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BF12 HGM

2012 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

247,372 mi
Last recorded247,372 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 HGM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 247,372 miles

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

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

Offside Rear bumper slightly lose

Fail 1 Dec 2025 247,372 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear bumper slightly lose

Pass 28 Nov 2024 243,791 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 243,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 240,089 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under body and component corroded.

Pass 1 Aug 2022 200,173 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 193,963 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 184,488 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 177,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 163,214 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 160,878 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 160,878 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 152,889 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 138,866 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 124,710 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 124,710 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 106,229 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 104,657 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 104,657 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 89,808 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 89,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 74,768 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 74,768 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 57,968 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 36,545 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 32,093 miles

os repeater water ingress ok.

Fail 19 Feb 2016 32,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

os repeater water ingress ok.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 25,369 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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BF12 HGM is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF12 HGM, 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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BF12 HGM is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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