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BG12 HBN

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

265,105 mi
Last recorded265,105 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 HBN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 265,105 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both. (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 29 Jan 2024 255,774 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 242,843 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 230,263 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 218,906 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 218,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn also top rubber boot split . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Jan 2020 205,055 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 187,161 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 155,719 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 133,493 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 121,603 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 121,603 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2017 92,661 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 92,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 67,660 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2016 45,477 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 45,193 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 35,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BG12 HBN is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BG12 HBN, 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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BG12 HBN is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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