
Toyota Prius
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
Pass269,598 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 269,598 miles
- Test number
- 646692099713
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
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))
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))
Pass246,581 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 246,581 miles
- Test number
- 462523878399
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass231,402 miles (+4,402)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2023
- Odometer
- 231,402 miles
- Test number
- 499773943740
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
Pass208,966 miles (+5,414)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 208,966 miles
- Test number
- 836333754543
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass203,552 miles (+9,445)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 203,552 miles
- Test number
- 343787494614
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass194,107 miles (+1,282)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 194,107 miles
- Test number
- 480429747599
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass183,465 miles (+1,057)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2020
- Odometer
- 183,465 miles
- Test number
- 169645751044
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass171,462 miles (+12,919)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 171,462 miles
- Test number
- 347950550523
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,543 miles (+17,585)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 158,543 miles
- Test number
- 126943822270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,958 miles (+14,222)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 140,958 miles
- Test number
- 237537792498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,736 miles (+19,860)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2018
- Odometer
- 126,736 miles
- Test number
- 687828007499
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
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)
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)
Pass96,782 miles (+13,391)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2017
- Odometer
- 96,782 miles
- Test number
- 269199082075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,391 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 83,391 miles
- Test number
- 423961502945
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass69,567 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2016
- Odometer
- 69,567 miles
- Test number
- 188996225123
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass64,393 miles (+298)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 64,393 miles
- Test number
- 926284455092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,095 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 64,095 miles
- Test number
- 145268404323
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass49,484 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2015
- Odometer
- 49,484 miles
- Test number
- 308567424120
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass35,695 miles (+12,497)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 35,695 miles
- Test number
- 496031013311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,198 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2014
- Odometer
- 23,198 miles
- Test number
- 576289723117
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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