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BF12 HGO

2012 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

303,003 mi
Last recorded303,003 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 303,003 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 262,779 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 229,988 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 197,802 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 150,857 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 147,752 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 147,625 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2019 137,960 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2019 137,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 132,161 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 131,415 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 124,240 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 124,240 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 117,227 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 112,196 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 112,157 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column has slight play on universal joint

Pass 4 May 2017 106,054 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 100,600 miles

Rear hand brake require repaire or adjustment

Pass 3 May 2016 94,415 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 88,900 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 82,048 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 79,252 miles

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

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

damage osr bumper

front number plate cracked

undercovers and nsf wheel arch liner insecure

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 HGO is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 BF12 HGO, 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 HGO registered?

BF12 HGO is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BF12 HGO safe to buy?

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