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DA62 HPF

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

356,606 mi
Last recorded356,606 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 HPF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 356,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 306,526 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 256,220 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 196,010 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 196,010 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 189,488 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 180,744 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 178,284 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 169,468 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 162,482 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 162,112 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 162,112 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 153,253 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 153,253 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 143,565 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 132,341 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 119,659 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 119,659 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 105,685 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 100,069 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 90,960 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 83,447 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 82,090 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 82,090 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 82,089 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 66,511 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 66,479 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 62,968 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
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DA62 HPF is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DA62 HPF, 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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DA62 HPF is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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