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EF12 BNN

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

303,112 mi
Last recorded303,112 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 BNN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 303,112 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 301,033 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 284,178 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 264,225 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 245,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 229,568 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 227,020 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 210,459 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 178,728 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 158,166 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 158,166 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 139,451 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 139,451 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 118,160 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 93,903 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 71,703 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 63,080 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 63,079 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 48,471 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 37,245 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2015 37,160 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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EF12 BNN is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EF12 BNN, 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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EF12 BNN is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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