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BT61 HWL

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,602 mi
Last recorded173,602 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 HWL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 173,602 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 159,850 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - both side

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 148,992 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear headlamp assembly slightly damage

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 138,627 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 124,540 miles

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jan 2021 106,020 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 96,338 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 88,498 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 88,498 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 78,901 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 78,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 66,013 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 66,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2017 54,661 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 43,919 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 31,848 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 17,910 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 17,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn smooth on outer edges

Fail 20 Jan 2016 17,479 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn smooth on outer edges

Pass 13 Jan 2015 14,169 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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BT61 HWL is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BT61 HWL, 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 HWL is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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