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BN12 UET

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

431,386 mi
Last recorded431,386 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 UET
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 431,386 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Apr 2025 430,211 miles

Coolant leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2024 416,777 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 416,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2023 394,598 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Wipers Smear

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

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 Wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 394,111 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Wipers Smear

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

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 Wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 372,247 miles

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

Steering Noisy But No Play

Pass 7 Sep 2022 351,662 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 328,186 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 309,576 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 308,196 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 288,748 miles

Front Front Play in steering rack inner joint

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 267,633 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 255,247 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2019 232,070 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 210,985 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 210,985 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 193,157 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 173,563 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 155,750 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 114,011 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 84,612 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 63,770 miles

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 UET is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BN12 UET, 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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BN12 UET is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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