CarVerify

Free Car Check

AU62 YPE

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,603 mi
Last recorded117,603 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 YPE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 117,603 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 114,292 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 110,660 miles

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))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 103,727 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 103,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 96,069 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 96,069 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 87,682 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus sight edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 82,126 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2019 71,663 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 59,746 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres perished and cracked and sidewalls have undulations, cuts and cuts with stones embedded in tread (recommend replace)

Parking brake only just met minimum limits (16%) recommend inspection

Perishing on front tyres

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 16 Feb 2018 59,538 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended NOT WORKING (1.9.4)

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres perished and cracked and sidewalls have undulations, cuts and cuts with stones embedded in tread (recommend replace)

Parking brake only just met minimum limits (16%) recommend inspection

Perishing on front tyres

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 52,527 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 44,851 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 32,459 miles

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
Full Toyota Prius reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AU62 YPE is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU62 YPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU62 YPE?

You can check the full history of AU62 YPE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AU62 YPE registered?

AU62 YPE is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is AU62 YPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 YPE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU62 YPE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AU62 YPE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.