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BP61 TNV

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

333,770 mi
Last recorded333,770 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP61 TNV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 333,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 289,733 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 289,733 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 237,469 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 198,452 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 178,782 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Mar 2022 178,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Feb 2022 173,670 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 159,523 miles

Nearside Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 142,789 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Feb 2021 131,408 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2021 127,342 miles

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

under trays and engine cover fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jun 2020 99,267 miles

under engine tray cover fitted , obscuring side components.

Pass 20 Jan 2020 86,872 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 87,056 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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BP61 TNV is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BP61 TNV, 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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BP61 TNV is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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