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Toyota Prius

Black · Hybrid electric (clean) · 2012 · 1,798 cc

LS12 BYCMOT history

LS12 BYC is a black hybrid electric (clean) Toyota Prius first used on 28 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 338,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

LS12 BYC black Toyota Prius – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
338,371 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
21,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 BYC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Prius
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 BYC was last recorded at 338,371 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 23,771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
314,600 miles · 26 May 2025
Between the last two tests
23,771 miles
Average per year
21,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 338,371 miles
  • 2025 – 314,600 miles
  • 2024 – 294,347 miles
  • 2023 – 273,600 miles
  • 2022 – 271,509 miles
  • 2021 – 252,749 miles
  • 2020 – 237,669 miles
  • 2019 – 220,788 miles
  • 2018 – 197,399 miles
  • 2017 – 165,896 miles
  • 2016 – 125,263 miles
  • 2015 – 104,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass338,371 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • 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))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass338,371 miles (+23,771)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    338,371 miles
    Test number
    497449037894
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))

  2. Pass314,600 miles (+20,253)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    314,600 miles
    Test number
    612517701446
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass294,347 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    294,347 miles
    Test number
    560815521320
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail294,347 miles (+20,747)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    294,347 miles
    Test number
    570636233113
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass273,600 miles (+2,091)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    273,600 miles
    Test number
    501232058189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass271,509 miles (+18,760)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    271,509 miles
    Test number
    908043100780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass252,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    252,749 miles
    Test number
    685362114437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail252,749 miles (+86)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,749 miles
    Test number
    363409719787
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass252,663 miles (+14,994)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    252,663 miles
    Test number
    489334056660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass237,669 miles (+16,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    237,669 miles
    Test number
    591049930958
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass220,788 miles (+13,216)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    220,788 miles
    Test number
    775541132872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass207,572 miles (+10,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    207,572 miles
    Test number
    878243723268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass197,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    197,399 miles
    Test number
    583045652293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail197,399 miles (+11,710)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,399 miles
    Test number
    425539125127
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  15. Pass185,689 miles (+19,793)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    185,689 miles
    Test number
    247226309540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass165,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    165,896 miles
    Test number
    722574224982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail165,896 miles (+19,411)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,896 miles
    Test number
    872222140716
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass146,485 miles (+21,222)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    146,485 miles
    Test number
    908357053420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass125,263 miles (+14,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    125,263 miles
    Test number
    393928398309
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin dics (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass111,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    111,118 miles
    Test number
    244850300284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail111,118 miles (+6,362)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,118 miles
    Test number
    267077307180
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass104,756 miles (+5,697)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    104,756 miles
    Test number
    294101060885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass99,059 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    99,059 miles
    Test number
    347053015190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail99,058 miles (+200)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,058 miles
    Test number
    439713715105
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass98,858 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    98,858 miles
    Test number
    565664485067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNsf tyre bald inner edge no cord showing at time of test
    • NoteOsr tyre uneven tread wear and bald inner edge no cord showing at time of test

Questions about LS12 BYC

Does LS12 BYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BYC is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BYC?
The MOT on LS12 BYC is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 BYC done?
LS12 BYC was recorded at 338,371 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 21,410 miles a year.
Has LS12 BYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 BYC has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 BYC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS12 BYC find?
LS12 BYC passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front bumper damaged; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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