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2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,687 mi
Last recorded155,687 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 EUR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 155,687 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 130,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 130,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 94,876 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 94,876 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 94,352 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 94,352 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 89,829 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 77,791 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 66,675 miles

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

Rear rear inner compartment slightly damage

Pass 25 Aug 2022 56,114 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 55,858 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 55,858 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2022 56,000 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 EUR is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EUR, 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 EUR is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 June 2012.

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