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2012 Toyota Prius
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
445,856 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
Rear O/S light slightly damaged
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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))
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))
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
oil leak
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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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