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BW12 EKN

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

496,253 mi
Last recorded496,253 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 EKN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 496,253 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 496,120 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 158,014 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 157,867 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 116,499 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 May 2024 116,439 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

1x smoking sticker n/s/r 70mm in size (taxi fail)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (taxi fail) (5.2.3 (e))

inside the car needs a clean (taxi fail)

o/s/r centre cap missing (taxi fail)

Pass 20 Oct 2023 91,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2023 73,088 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2023 73,088 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 51,474 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 51,473 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 50,417 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 EKN is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,800cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BW12 EKN, 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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BW12 EKN is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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