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EX62 BBJ

2012 Toyota Prius

Purple Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

163,068 mi
Last recorded163,068 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 BBJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 163,068 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2026 163,068 miles

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))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 112,766 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 112,766 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2024 84,230 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2024 84,230 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 76,599 miles

Nearside Front temporary repair to side repeater lens

Pass 9 Feb 2022 39,583 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror casing has slight damage

Pass 7 Feb 2022 37,402 miles

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))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 37,402 miles

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))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 20,830 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 20,595 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 20,246 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 20,240 miles

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))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 20,216 miles

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))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 19,929 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 19,700 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 19,700 miles

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))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 18,920 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 15,681 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 11,739 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 9,028 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 6,039 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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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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What year was EX62 BBJ registered?

EX62 BBJ is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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