2012 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · BW12 DDE
2012 Toyota Prius (1.8L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 24 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 127,376 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,376 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW12 DDE Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 127,376 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW12 DDE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Toyota Prius (BW12 DDE) between January 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 6 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
BW12 DDE Mileage History
- 20/01/202347,300 mi
- 08/03/202347,950 mi+650 mi
- 14/02/202483,847 mi+35,897 mi
- 16/02/202484,266 mi+419 mi
- 25/06/2025121,307 mi+37,041 mi
- 18/06/2026127,376 mi+6,069 mi
- 18/06/2026127,376 mi
Average of roughly 23,490 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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