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FD62 APF

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

281,064 mi
Last recorded281,064 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 APF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 281,064 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

has corrosion under body and sills but not considered excessive yet

Fail 27 Jan 2026 281,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 260,238 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 223,439 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 207,209 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 189,542 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 178,704 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 169,521 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 159,875 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 153,933 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 151,647 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 151,647 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 142,970 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 132,673 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 118,537 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 92,441 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 87,700 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 87,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 79,189 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 77,917 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 58,072 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 49,838 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 27,088 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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FD62 APF is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FD62 APF, 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 FD62 APF registered?

FD62 APF is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 December 2012.

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