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BK12 ARK

2012 Toyota Prius +

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

227,219 mi
Last recorded227,219 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius +117,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 ARK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius +
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 227,219 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 209,287 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 209,287 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 199,259 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2022 199,226 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 181,807 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 162,016 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 162,016 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 161,736 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 149,609 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 142,728 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 122,475 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 122,475 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 114,885 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 100,472 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 100,462 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 89,613 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 69,710 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 69,710 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2017 52,371 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius +?

Based on 3,962 MOT tests across 280 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
17,455
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
280
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
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BK12 ARK is a 2012 Toyota Prius + in Blue with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Prius + models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 117,114 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 registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK12 ARK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius + typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Prius + is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BK12 ARK registered?

BK12 ARK is a 2012 Toyota Prius +, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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