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Toyota Prius

Grey · Hybrid electric (clean) · 2012 · 1,797 cc

LR12 BYLMOT history

LR12 BYL is a grey hybrid electric (clean) Toyota Prius first used on 13 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 308,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

LR12 BYL grey Toyota Prius – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
308,779 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
22,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 BYL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Prius
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
1,797 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 BYL was last recorded at 308,779 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 May 2023: 274,807 miles, lower than 277,353 miles on 21 Apr 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
308,730 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
22,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 308,779 miles
  • 2024 – 304,212 miles
  • 2023 – 292,135 miles
  • 2022 – 277,353 miles
  • 2021 – 245,899 miles
  • 2020 – 213,882 miles
  • 2019 – 177,678 miles
  • 2018 – 112,489 miles
  • 2017 – 96,618 miles
  • 2016 – 71,001 miles
  • 2015 – 59,729 miles
  • 2014 – 49,691 miles
  • 2013 – 29,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass308,779 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryAll mechanical components corroded underbody corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass308,779 miles (+49)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    308,779 miles
    Test number
    160060248975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll mechanical components corroded underbody corroded
  2. Fail308,730 miles (+4,518)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    308,730 miles
    Test number
    791531319630
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll mechanical components corroded underbody corroded
  3. Pass304,212 miles (+12,077)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    304,212 miles
    Test number
    678260593992
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll mechanical components corroded
  4. Pass292,135 miles (+17,328)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    292,135 miles
    Test number
    956898284467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass274,807 miles (-2,546)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    274,807 miles
    Test number
    217455514480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass277,353 miles (+31,454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    277,353 miles
    Test number
    852536475043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass245,899 miles (+32,017)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    245,899 miles
    Test number
    340109118836
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass213,882 miles (+36,204)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    213,882 miles
    Test number
    393275660979
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass177,678 miles (+65,189)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    177,678 miles
    Test number
    560169370773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,489 miles (+15,871)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    112,489 miles
    Test number
    707367856168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,618 miles (+25,617)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    96,618 miles
    Test number
    953519196471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    71,001 miles
    Test number
    713952623589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,001 miles (+7,273)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,001 miles
    Test number
    590486109576
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  14. Pass63,728 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    63,728 miles
    Test number
    551046167539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,658 miles (+3,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    63,658 miles
    Test number
    771049422060
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
  16. Pass59,729 miles (+1,947)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,729 miles
    Test number
    984096813770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,782 miles (+4,400)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,782 miles
    Test number
    335271425110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,382 miles (+3,691)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,382 miles
    Test number
    918290775068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,691 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    49,691 miles
    Test number
    429057134490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Fail49,639 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,639 miles
    Test number
    197967804313
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  21. Pass49,639 miles (+9,212)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    49,639 miles
    Test number
    328437804339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,427 miles (+11,122)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,427 miles
    Test number
    608852424108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    29,305 miles
    Test number
    159362273000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR12 BYL

Does LR12 BYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 BYL is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR12 BYL?
The MOT on LR12 BYL is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR12 BYL done?
LR12 BYL was recorded at 308,779 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 22,128 miles a year.
Has LR12 BYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 BYL has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR12 BYL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 May 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR12 BYL find?
LR12 BYL passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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