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ET62 ZWU

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,178 mi
Last recorded63,178 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET62 ZWU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 63,178 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 60,074 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working top level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 60,074 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working top level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 57,936 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 55,123 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 55,123 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 52,182 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 52,182 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 48,992 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 48,898 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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ET62 ZWU is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,600cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ET62 ZWU, 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 ET62 ZWU registered?

ET62 ZWU is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is ET62 ZWU safe to buy?

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