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BL61 BUE

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

348,014 mi
Last recorded348,014 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 BUE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 348,014 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 307,385 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 307,385 miles

Front Position lamp not working X2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 268,900 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 240,995 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 215,526 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 186,258 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 170,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 142,716 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 116,704 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 106,700 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 2 Feb 2017 106,699 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2016 89,524 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 69,438 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 69,438 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BL61 BUE is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL61 BUE, 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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BL61 BUE is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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