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BW12 EVK

2012 Toyota Previa

Black Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,278 mi
Last recorded123,278 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Previa98,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 EVK
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 123,278 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 105,107 miles

2 x gearbox bolts loose

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

advise the driver on body/paint work

Fail 25 Mar 2025 104,974 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

2 x gearbox bolts loose

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

advise the driver on body/paint work

Pass 8 Apr 2024 76,177 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 75,648 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

body /paint work to be improved n/s/r door (taxi fail)

body work to be improved o/s/f wing (taxi fail)

bumper trim missing (taxi fail) front

tyre repair kit missing (taxi fail)

Pass 26 Apr 2023 45,571 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 45,480 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

No Smoking stickers not fitted (taxi failure)

Tint film fitted to all windows (taxi failure)

Pass 2 Aug 2022 45,256 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 45,255 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

How Reliable is the Toyota Previa?

Based on 509,000 MOT tests across 39,906 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
6,517
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
39,906
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,856
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,987
Stop lamp not working 19,738
position lamp(s) not working 18,199
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,696
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BW12 EVK is a 2012 Toyota Previa in Black with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 98,321 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 Previa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,856 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW12 EVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Previa typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Previa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BW12 EVK is a 2012 Toyota Previa, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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