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BF12 HHB

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

223,780 mi
Last recorded223,780 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 HHB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 223,780 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 221,515 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 219,122 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 219,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2022 213,615 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 199,087 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 189,543 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 176,008 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 170,658 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 168,334 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 165,314 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 157,174 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 146,123 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 136,389 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 136,389 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 125,865 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2017 116,340 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 109,167 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 109,167 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 100,097 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 95,349 miles

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Fail 26 Feb 2016 95,349 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp aim too low PRS: BOTH adjusted (1.8)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20KgF total (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect PRS: refitted bulb correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency ONLY JUST MET. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (3.5.1i)

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 18 Mar 2015 69,336 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays / heat sheilds / sill guards / splash guards obscuring most underside components

slight corrosion to underbody components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 69,336 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays / heat sheilds / sill guards / splash guards obscuring most underside components

slight corrosion to underbody components

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 HHB is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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