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BW12 DPO

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,845 mi
Last recorded154,845 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 DPO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 154,845 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jul 2026 154,828 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2026 152,362 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 136,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 94,980 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 77,750 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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BW12 DPO is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DPO, 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 DPO registered?

BW12 DPO is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is BW12 DPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW12 DPO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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