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DV62 VYA

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

357,004 mi
Last recorded357,004 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 VYA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 357,004 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 345,098 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 335,143 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 321,132 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 306,627 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 278,217 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 261,840 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 247,309 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 233,393 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 220,704 miles

both front anti roll drop links have slight play

both rear undersills slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2021 193,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake need adjusting little reserve travel

Pass 6 Oct 2020 179,218 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 178,710 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2020 178,706 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 159,643 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 159,627 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 138,340 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 138,319 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 118,034 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 89,527 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 73,029 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 54,380 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 25 Mar 2017 50,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 34,532 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 26,915 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 25,254 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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DV62 VYA is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 DV62 VYA, 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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DV62 VYA is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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