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BF12 HGN

2012 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

246,233 mi
Last recorded246,233 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 246,233 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 246,233 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2024 234,034 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 221,984 miles

Wiper only works on fast speed

Pass 11 Aug 2022 209,200 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 205,832 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 205,832 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 198,022 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 189,392 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 183,995 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 180,344 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 180,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 172,109 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 172,109 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 163,747 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 155,879 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 145,502 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 143,196 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 143,196 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 132,137 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 124,131 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 116,708 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 93,807 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 93,807 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 72,605 miles

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

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

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 HGN is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HGN, 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 BF12 HGN registered?

BF12 HGN is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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