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BW12 EXA

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

182,788 mi
Last recorded182,788 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 182,788 miles

Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill getting corroded rears (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 174,598 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 63,596 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 126,646 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 110,660 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 110,245 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 109,832 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 101,799 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear belts ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened is discolored and showing signs of over heating - advise inspection ASAP (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 88,670 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 87,738 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 EXA is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EXA, 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 EXA is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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