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EA62 HCK

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

473,121 mi
Last recorded473,121 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 HCK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 473,121 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2024 472,407 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 465,892 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 465,892 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 426,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 426,768 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 372,736 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 372,655 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 335,159 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rubber split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Marked with yellow chalk (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Marked with yellow chalk (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 298,767 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rubber is cracking/perishing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded - marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 249,014 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 196,275 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 154,288 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted and Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Nov 2015 132,695 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut / damaged

edges of both front tyres worn low

unable to check centre row seat belts due to vehicle being fully laden

unable to check rear most seat belts due to vehicle being fully laden

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 HCK is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black 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 HCK, 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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EA62 HCK is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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