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EA62 GLJ

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,838 mi
Last recorded81,838 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 GLJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 81,838 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 66,292 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2Nails ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2023 61,415 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 61,415 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 56,656 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 49,811 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 47,112 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 44,258 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 38,771 miles

undersheilds fitted to vehicle

Fail 25 Oct 2018 38,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undersheilds fitted to vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2017 33,026 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 33,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 28,234 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 21,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on very inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

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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EA62 GLJ is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EA62 GLJ, 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 EA62 GLJ registered?

EA62 GLJ is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is EA62 GLJ safe to buy?

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