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DA62 MVJ

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

260,753 mi
Last recorded260,753 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 MVJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 260,753 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 209,626 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 182,211 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 169,685 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 166,173 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 160,925 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 148,009 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 145,476 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 145,476 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 141,271 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 138,246 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 135,975 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 128,309 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 119,116 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 109,532 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 99,110 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 99,110 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2017 89,643 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 81,173 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 81,173 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 79,119 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 78,626 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 67,277 miles

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

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 MVJ is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 DA62 MVJ, 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 DA62 MVJ registered?

DA62 MVJ is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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