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EX62 BCU

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests28 (25 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.3%

Mileage

329,784 mi
Last recorded329,784 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 BCU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

25 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 329,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 329,784 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Dec 2023 308,602 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Dec 2023 308,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023
Pass 21 Mar 2023 306,148 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 301,499 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 298,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 291,506 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 290,555 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 276,396 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 272,090 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 266,600 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 262,475 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 246,975 miles

o/s and n/s headlamps slightly deteriated

Pass 25 Sep 2018 231,468 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 211,946 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 196,093 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 193,890 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 178,143 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 163,119 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 144,498 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 144,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2015 122,059 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 101,633 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 86,749 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 42,369 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 215 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 BCU is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.3%.

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 EX62 BCU, 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 BCU registered?

EX62 BCU is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is EX62 BCU safe to buy?

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