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BP12 ZVZ

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

319,590 mi
Last recorded319,590 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP12 ZVZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 319,590 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 296,239 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 27,447 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 248,894 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 248,885 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 238,683 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 238,674 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working Wing mirror located (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 218,203 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 218,203 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 198,578 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 162,653 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 139,880 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 139,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 116,849 miles

Central plastic under-Trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 12 Aug 2021 116,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached drop link (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central plastic under-Trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 2 Feb 2021 89,403 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 71,418 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 59,184 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 59,184 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 59,124 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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BP12 ZVZ is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BP12 ZVZ, 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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BP12 ZVZ is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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