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AE62 FXY

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,102 mi
Last recorded164,102 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE62 FXY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 164,102 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly worn and corroded

offside and nearside front inner wishbone bushes very perished

under body and suspension components looking slightly corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2025 164,102 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly worn and corroded

offside and nearside front inner wishbone bushes very perished

under body and suspension components looking slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2024 160,367 miles

slight imbalance in rear brake reading

slight play in nearside inner tie rod end / steering rack end bush

Pass 1 Nov 2023 150,039 miles

all suspension looking corroded

offside and nearside inner wishbone bushes splitting

Fail 1 Nov 2023 150,037 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all suspension looking corroded

coolant level low

nearside rear brake disc very corroded on outside braking surface

offside and nearside inner wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 11 Oct 2022 134,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 120,722 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mount broken off cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads close close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread and under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant levels low

vehicle fitted with under trays

Fail 15 Oct 2021 120,722 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front 2 back into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment foot parking brake excess travel (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective mount broken off cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads close close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread and under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant levels low

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 9 Oct 2020 108,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 108,458 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 94,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear silencer front bracket broken

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2019 94,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear silencer front bracket broken

fuel filler pipes corroded

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2018 78,092 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 78,092 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 60,651 miles

front disc and pads worn

Pass 28 Oct 2016 49,464 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 35,397 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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AE62 FXY is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 112,241 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE62 FXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Prius is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE62 FXY is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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