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DE62 USX

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

130,797 mi
Last recorded130,797 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 USX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 130,797 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 105,910 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 105,910 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 102,643 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 99,850 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 99,850 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively All around wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 98,402 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 98,402 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2022 95,102 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 92,329 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 89,209 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 89,209 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 86,577 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 84,119 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 79,203 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 75,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 70,420 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 65,398 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 58,302 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 53,243 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 48,124 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2016 30,419 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 23,116 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 23,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DE62 USX is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DE62 USX, 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 DE62 USX registered?

DE62 USX is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 November 2012.

Is DE62 USX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 USX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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