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DA62 VKG

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,041 mi
Last recorded63,041 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 63,041 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt MIDDLE ROW ()

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt MIDDLE ROW ()

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt MIDDLE ROW ()

REAR SEATS FOLDED DOWN PART INSPECTION OFSEAT BELTS CARRIED OUT

Fail 6 Jan 2026 63,041 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt MIDDLE ROW ()

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt MIDDLE ROW ()

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt MIDDLE ROW ()

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

REAR SEATS FOLDED DOWN PART INSPECTION OFSEAT BELTS CARRIED OUT

Pass 9 Jan 2025 58,899 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 54,051 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Feb 2024 54,051 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Jan 2023 48,737 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 42,876 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 37,185 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 36,325 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 35,094 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 29,866 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 23,646 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 15,385 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 VKG is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VKG, 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 VKG is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 November 2012.

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