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LR62 BVU

2012 Toyota Prius Plus

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

275,599 mi
Last recorded275,599 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius Plus105,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 BVU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius Plus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 275,599 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 269,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 269,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 261,695 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 229,631 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper slight damage including N/S Front fog lamp

Fail 6 Mar 2023 229,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper slight damage including N/S Front fog lamp

Pass 1 Sep 2022 206,929 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 206,924 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 187,023 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 187,023 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 178,704 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 169,152 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 169,152 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 165,212 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 165,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2020 157,616 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 143,770 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 134,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 131,058 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 121,225 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 121,225 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2017 109,665 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 109,665 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 96,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2017 96,904 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 84,338 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 84,338 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 84,091 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 84,091 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 74,680 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 64,088 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 64,088 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 54,809 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 36,386 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius Plus?

Based on 31,088 MOT tests across 2,724 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
21,928
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,724
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 58
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LR62 BVU is a 2012 Toyota Prius Plus in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Prius Plus models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 105,033 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 Plus fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR62 BVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius Plus typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Prius Plus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LR62 BVU is a 2012 Toyota Prius Plus, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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