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Grey · Hybrid electric (clean) · 2012 · 1,791 cc

LS12 KBUMOT history

LS12 KBU is a grey hybrid electric (clean) Toyota Prius first used on 9 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 28 of 37 MOT tests, with 272,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

LS12 KBU grey Toyota Prius – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jun 2027
Mileage
272,852 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
37
28 passed · 9 failed
Per year
19,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 KBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Prius
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
1,791 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
9 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 KBU was last recorded at 272,852 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 3,254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
269,598 miles · 7 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,254 miles
Average per year
19,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 272,852 miles
  • 2025 – 269,598 miles
  • 2024 – 260,853 miles
  • 2023 – 246,581 miles
  • 2022 – 240,113 miles
  • 2021 – 227,000 miles
  • 2020 – 208,966 miles
  • 2019 – 194,107 miles
  • 2018 – 171,462 miles
  • 2017 – 140,958 miles
  • 2016 – 106,876 miles
  • 2015 – 83,391 miles
  • 2014 – 64,095 miles
  • 2013 – 35,695 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass272,852 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

37 tests since 9 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass272,852 miles (+3,254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    272,852 miles
    Test number
    414266130197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass269,598 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    269,598 miles
    Test number
    646692099713
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Fail269,598 miles (+8,745)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,598 miles
    Test number
    664522073306
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass260,853 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    260,853 miles
    Test number
    552272816778
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail260,853 miles (+14,272)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,853 miles
    Test number
    122153321125
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass246,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    246,581 miles
    Test number
    462523878399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail246,561 miles (+6,448)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,561 miles
    Test number
    897814871209
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass240,113 miles (+8,711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    240,113 miles
    Test number
    810355881173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass231,402 miles (+4,402)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    231,402 miles
    Test number
    499773943740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass227,000 miles (+932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    227,000 miles
    Test number
    704263273000
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass226,068 miles (+11,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    226,068 miles
    Test number
    106953705154
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  12. Pass214,872 miles (+5,906)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    214,872 miles
    Test number
    819507609911
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  13. Pass208,966 miles (+5,414)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    208,966 miles
    Test number
    836333754543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass203,552 miles (+9,445)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    203,552 miles
    Test number
    343787494614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass194,107 miles (+1,282)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    194,107 miles
    Test number
    480429747599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass192,825 miles (+9,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    192,825 miles
    Test number
    618975712042
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  17. Pass183,465 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2020
    Odometer
    183,465 miles
    Test number
    169645751044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass182,408 miles (+10,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    182,408 miles
    Test number
    588687804949
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  19. Pass171,462 miles (+12,919)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    171,462 miles
    Test number
    347950550523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass158,543 miles (+17,585)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    158,543 miles
    Test number
    126943822270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass140,958 miles (+14,222)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    140,958 miles
    Test number
    237537792498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass126,736 miles (+19,860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    126,736 miles
    Test number
    687828007499
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  23. Pass106,876 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    106,876 miles
    Test number
    318946759741
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wearing inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Fail106,876 miles (+10,094)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,876 miles
    Test number
    140676567497
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wearing inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass96,782 miles (+13,391)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    96,782 miles
    Test number
    269199082075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass83,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    83,391 miles
    Test number
    423961502945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail83,389 miles (+13,822)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,389 miles
    Test number
    605198136445
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  28. Pass69,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    69,567 miles
    Test number
    188996225123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail69,567 miles (+5,174)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,567 miles
    Test number
    476746425182
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  30. Pass64,393 miles (+298)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    64,393 miles
    Test number
    926284455092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass64,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    64,095 miles
    Test number
    145268404323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail64,095 miles (+14,611)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,095 miles
    Test number
    286768204311
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  33. Pass49,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    49,484 miles
    Test number
    308567424120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail49,484 miles (+13,789)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,484 miles
    Test number
    409947024135
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  35. Pass35,695 miles (+12,497)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    35,695 miles
    Test number
    496031013311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Pass23,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    23,198 miles
    Test number
    576289723117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  37. Fail23,198 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,198 miles
    Test number
    809099223172
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS12 KBU

Does LS12 KBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 KBU is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 KBU?
The MOT on LS12 KBU is valid until 6 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 KBU done?
LS12 KBU was recorded at 272,852 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 19,109 miles a year.
Has LS12 KBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 KBU has failed 9 of its 37 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 KBU 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 KBU find?
LS12 KBU passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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