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AO62 YCW

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

505,608 mi
Last recorded505,608 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 YCW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 505,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Rear cross brace has hole in it due to corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2024 475,607 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 471,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 386,322 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 335,110 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2021 271,077 miles

Covers & shield fitted

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

Fail 24 Jul 2021 269,977 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Covers & shield fitted

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 245,146 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 230,115 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

the steering has a slightly knocking

Pass 22 Jan 2020 196,238 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 173,026 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 151,458 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear both sides, tyres have slight uneven wear on inner shoulders

Pass 18 Jul 2018 125,735 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 125,717 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 92,450 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2017 59,078 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 50,089 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 42,065 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to limits

number plate light dim

small chip in screen

Pass 11 Jan 2016 35,209 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

small chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2015 29,131 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 22,470 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 18,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 12,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AO62 YCW is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO62 YCW, 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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AO62 YCW is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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