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DE62 UTN

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

256,579 mi
Last recorded256,579 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 UTN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 256,579 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 254,810 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 254,810 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 248,254 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 248,253 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 240,967 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 240,967 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 219,783 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 208,985 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 208,985 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 196,614 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 196,614 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 184,720 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 167,482 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 153,998 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 153,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 147,471 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 147,471 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 132,064 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 115,833 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 102,232 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 83,345 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 83,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2017 69,805 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 55,435 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 51,976 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 39,701 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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DE62 UTN is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 UTN, 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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DE62 UTN is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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