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BW12 EMX

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,079 mi
Last recorded92,079 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 EMX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 92,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 91,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Hid fitted no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HIDs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 2mm 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 81,919 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 81,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 81,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 75,456 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 75,456 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 67,103 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 EMX is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,800cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EMX, 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 EMX is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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