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BN12 EKJ

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

242,488 mi
Last recorded242,488 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 EKJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 242,488 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 242,488 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2026 241,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 232,421 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 218,228 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 193,227 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 192,337 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 192,337 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 162,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 139,087 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 136,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 125,103 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 17 Apr 2019 113,038 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 103,622 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 91,963 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 81,384 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 73,918 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 73,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/R17 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 63,367 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 52,254 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 41,439 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 41,439 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2015 31,414 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2015 31,414 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 17,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside 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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BN12 EKJ is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 BN12 EKJ, 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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What year was BN12 EKJ registered?

BN12 EKJ is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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