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EA62 OWP

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

373,415 mi
Last recorded373,415 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 OWP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 373,415 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 362,192 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2024 349,556 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 332,571 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 332,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 314,981 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate engine mil inoperative (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 293,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 288,571 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 288,571 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 280,221 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 265,159 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 255,746 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 255,746 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 250,798 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 248,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 231,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 21,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 21,329 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 65 15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 197,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2017 197,209 miles

Offside Front Outer edge

Pass 15 Feb 2017 178,321 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 151,934 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 118,491 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 93,815 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 75,542 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OWP is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EA62 OWP, 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 OWP is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 December 2012.

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