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DE62 UTW

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

175,937 mi
Last recorded175,937 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 175,937 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 155,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2023 140,272 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 137,022 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 133,365 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 130,507 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 127,935 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 125,661 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 125,661 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 120,428 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 115,665 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 110,280 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 104,613 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 99,891 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 97,392 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 95,534 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 93,878 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 93,878 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 89,780 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 89,780 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 85,537 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 85,537 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 84,267 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 UTW is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DE62 UTW, 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 UTW registered?

DE62 UTW is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 November 2012.

Is DE62 UTW safe to buy?

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