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EX62 XFU

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

216,185 mi
Last recorded216,185 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 XFU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 216,185 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 212,994 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 209,208 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 197,327 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 195,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2022 187,521 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 179,738 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 176,401 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 175,353 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 171,014 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 171,014 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 154,610 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall shows nicks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 149,272 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 142,780 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 125,376 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 125,123 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 101,320 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 12 Sep 2017 101,318 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front running light not working and insecure

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Aug 2016 74,186 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front day running light inop

Pass 25 Sep 2015 48,979 miles

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

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

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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EX62 XFU is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EX62 XFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX62 XFU registered?

EX62 XFU is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is EX62 XFU safe to buy?

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