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EF62 AKN

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

198,015 mi
Last recorded198,015 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 AKN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 198,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 189,396 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 189,396 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 160,972 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 151,261 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 148,787 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 138,212 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 138,209 miles

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

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

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 7 Jul 2021 138,209 miles

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

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

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 138,153 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 137,209 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 135,203 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 135,203 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 131,969 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 131,969 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 26 Dec 2018 131,782 miles
Fail 26 Dec 2018 131,782 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 127,350 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 127,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 111,447 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 91,961 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 70,305 miles

ALL 4 Brake discs worn/lipped

ALL 4 Tyres perished in tread area

Under trays 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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EF62 AKN is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EF62 AKN, 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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EF62 AKN is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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