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Y15 BUV

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

321,489 mi
Last recorded321,489 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY15 BUV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 321,489 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 309,560 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 309,560 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 307,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Damaged. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door Dented.

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 288,782 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 266,644 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 248,977 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2020 234,817 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 225,013 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 206,989 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 190,308 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 168,021 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 149,294 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 127,206 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 106,141 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 87,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 73,828 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 56,880 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 56,880 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 38,053 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 33,810 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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Y15 BUV 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 90.5%.

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 Y15 BUV, 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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Y15 BUV is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 May 2012.

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