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EA62 OWU

2012 Toyota Prius

Maroon Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

219,958 mi
Last recorded219,958 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 OWU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 219,958 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 219,958 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 215,906 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 215,906 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 209,666 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 209,666 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 196,430 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 185,660 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 185,660 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 172,462 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 163,172 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 152,333 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 145,850 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 139,610 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 137,784 miles
Pass 19 May 2019 122,558 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 108,547 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 90,869 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 77,277 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 64,530 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 48,814 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 37,319 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 35,524 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 35,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 OWU is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Maroon with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OWU, 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 OWU registered?

EA62 OWU is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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