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BL62 UAB

2013 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

240,477 mi
Last recorded240,477 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Toyota Prius107,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL62 UAB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 240,477 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 237,056 miles

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 237,045 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 237,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 213,442 miles

Engine/gear box stabiliser mounting bush split.

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 213,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine/gear box stabiliser mounting bush split.

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 172,748 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2022 171,824 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2021 153,436 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 121,232 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 120,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 97,114 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 96,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2018 67,800 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 48,429 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 48,429 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 30,971 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 29,692 miles

Both front tyres outer edge worn.

Nearside Front Tyre has a side wall cut.

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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BL62 UAB is a 2013 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2013 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 107,818 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 BL62 UAB, 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 13 years old, this Toyota Prius is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL62 UAB is a 2013 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 February 2013.

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