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FD62 DYU

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

166,593 mi
Last recorded166,593 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 DYU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 166,593 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 166,593 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 159,522 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Nov 2023 153,665 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 147,301 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 140,187 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 131,724 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 125,117 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 113,347 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 109,142 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 97,103 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 95,771 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 94,055 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 92,202 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 92,202 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2018 79,098 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 66,802 miles

Nearside Front ball joint worn

Offside Front ball joint worn

Rear brake pads thin

Pass 4 Apr 2017 54,919 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 51,261 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 38,973 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 25,760 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 DYU is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DYU, 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 DYU registered?

FD62 DYU is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 December 2012.

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