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DE62 XAD

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,793 mi
Last recorded133,793 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 133,793 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 101,132 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 82,821 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 74,753 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 66,518 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 66,518 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 60,571 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 60,547 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 54,222 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 50,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 47,381 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 44,965 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 36,001 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 33,307 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 33,307 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 32,972 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 32,714 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 29,849 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 29,849 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 26,739 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 22,874 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 XAD is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XAD, 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 XAD registered?

DE62 XAD is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is DE62 XAD safe to buy?

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