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AY62 FVJ

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,157 mi
Last recorded122,157 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 FVJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 122,157 miles

Engine covers / under trays fitted preventing view of components

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2022 122,042 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dipped beams. Both fitted with after market bulbs (sealight). (4.1.4 (c))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Engine covers / under trays fitted preventing view of components

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 115,723 miles

under trays fitted

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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AY62 FVJ is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY62 FVJ, 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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What year was AY62 FVJ registered?

AY62 FVJ is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 October 2012.

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The MOT history for AY62 FVJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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