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EX62 XGB

2012 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

445,856 mi
Last recorded445,856 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 XGB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 445,856 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 445,856 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 442,534 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 430,422 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 430,344 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 430,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 407,106 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 382,009 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 376,360 miles

Rear O/S light slightly damaged

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 376,360 miles

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

Rear O/S light slightly damaged

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 365,622 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 345,767 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 345,767 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 324,752 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 322,781 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 322,781 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 302,494 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 284,206 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 284,206 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 269,210 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 256,403 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 240,637 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 176,212 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil leak

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 XGB is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EX62 XGB, 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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EX62 XGB is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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