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2012 Toyota Prius
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Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front temporary repair to side repeater lens
Nearside Front wing mirror casing has slight damage
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both front (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Engine mounting fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative hid bulbs fitted and cleaning headlamp button installed but both do not work as system looskto be removed and a different bumper fitted (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced vehicle has been damaged and not properly repaired. unsuitable welding. various places, difficult to see all damaged areas because of panels and damage is under the EV hi voltage system under the front bonnet (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative the auto levelling device keeps moving the light up and down when the car is stationary only the offside not nearside (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured various cables insecure including HV orange cables around the front of the engine (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
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EX62 BBJ is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Purple with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 EX62 BBJ, 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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EX62 BBJ is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 September 2012.
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