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EX62 XXC

2012 Toyota Prius

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

159,750 mi
Last recorded159,750 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 XXC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 159,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 158,250 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 141,834 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 141,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 128,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 128,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 117,656 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 110,492 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 99,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 91,243 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 91,243 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 90,394 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 90,394 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 82,708 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 82,708 miles

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

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

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

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))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 73,294 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 63,271 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 63,271 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 53,229 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 42,343 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 28,358 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 28,358 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 15,220 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 9,884 miles

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 XXC is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XXC, 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 XXC is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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