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BW12 EWN

2012 Toyota Prius

Maroon Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,767 mi
Last recorded194,767 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 EWN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 194,767 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 194,744 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 181,521 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 181,460 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 168,172 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 168,168 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 156,617 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 156,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 142,856 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 142,847 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 128,549 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 116,724 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 94,793 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 80,272 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 72,041 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 EWN is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Maroon with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EWN, 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 EWN is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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