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DA62 OTN

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

169,100 mi
Last recorded169,100 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 169,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 13 Aug 2025 139,996 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 114,167 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 102,021 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 93,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 86,185 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 79,321 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 72,016 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 69,070 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 66,801 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 66,800 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2020 66,756 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 66,756 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 63,719 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 53,412 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 44,946 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 36,422 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Nov 2015 30,307 miles

Rear brake discs worn slightly

Tested in wet conditions

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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DA62 OTN is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OTN, 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 OTN registered?

DA62 OTN is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 December 2012.

Is DA62 OTN safe to buy?

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