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DU62 NYV

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

305,861 mi
Last recorded305,861 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 NYV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 305,861 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 305,841 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 288,902 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 288,977 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 274,666 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 274,666 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 258,530 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 248,489 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 233,213 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 233,209 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 232,241 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 10 Oct 2022 220,509 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 20 Apr 2022 200,540 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 26 Oct 2021 187,391 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 187,376 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 175,912 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 171,015 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 23 Sep 2019 155,031 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 9 Apr 2019 139,735 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 138,014 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 25 Sep 2018 122,011 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 122,011 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 106,603 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 101,466 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 64,082 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 63,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 46,444 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 29,526 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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DU62 NYV is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU62 NYV, 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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DU62 NYV is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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