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BT61 HWK

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

218,618 mi
Last recorded218,618 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 HWK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 218,618 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 218,202 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 218,202 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 216,328 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 211,800 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 205,460 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 205,460 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 203,445 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 184,126 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 180,924 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 170,162 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 166,753 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 158,247 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 149,372 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 139,485 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 139,485 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 127,309 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 127,309 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 117,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 109,221 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 101,859 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 101,859 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 93,019 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 69,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 69,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BT61 HWK is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BT61 HWK, 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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BT61 HWK is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 February 2012.

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