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BW12 FCU

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,610 mi
Last recorded106,610 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 FCU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 106,610 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 106,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2024 77,468 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 76,643 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light correct bulb required (4.5.4 (a))

no smoking sticker not fitted n/s/r

Pass 9 Oct 2023 48,004 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 47,987 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 FCU is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 FCU, 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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What year was BW12 FCU registered?

BW12 FCU is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is BW12 FCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW12 FCU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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