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BW12 CEX

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,900 mi
Last recorded60,900 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 CEX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 60,900 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 55,226 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 50,704 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 44,781 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 38,879 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2021 34,347 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2020 30,879 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 28,204 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 28,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 24,315 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 19,973 miles

Both front tyres are worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre holed but not to cords

Pass 18 Feb 2016 15,144 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2015 10,214 miles

slight wear to both front tyre edges

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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BW12 CEX is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BW12 CEX, 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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What year was BW12 CEX registered?

BW12 CEX is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is BW12 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW12 CEX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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